A new system of microsurgery for human and experimental corneal grafting. II. Clinical and experimental applications.

Abstract

SUMMARY After preliminary testing with pig, dog, rabbit, monkey, cat, and human cadaver eyes the CLCC system has been used for penetrating and lamellar keratoplasty in human subjects. Clinical experience covers a broad range of corneal pathology. Detailed operative instructions and observations are given. In the experimental situation the CLCC is being used to achieve deep lamellar corneal dissection for a continuing study of non-penetrating keratoplasty.The CLCC developed from an experimental programme designed to perfect deep, non-penetrating corneal grafting on to Descemet's membrane (Crock, 1977