Large graft tectonic penetrating keratoplasty in a case of severe aspergillus keratitis
Penetrating keratoplasty is indicated for cases of severe microbial keratitis, particularly if associated with impending corneal perforation. The case report details a 45-year-old male farmer who consulted for blurring of vision in the left eye after an incident wherein mud was flung onto his eye du...
Main Authors: | Bromeo, Albert John, Aquino-Alegre, Elenor Reina, Lim Bon Siong, Ruben |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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German Medical Science GMS Publishing House
2020-04-01
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Series: | GMS Ophthalmology Cases |
Online Access: | http://www.egms.de/static/en/journals/oc/2020-10/oc000144.shtml |
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