Outcomes of Repeat Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty in Keratoconus: Case Series
Repeat DALK is a safe and effective alternative to penetrating keratoplasty (PK) for failed primary DALK, offering high graft survival and favorable visual outcomes while minimizing immune-related complications. Postoperative adherence and timely steroid management are critical for optimizing success. Further studies comparing repeat DALK and repeat PK are needed to assess long-term endothelial health and visual stability.
Authors
- Raneem S Alqahtani
- Mohammed AlMutlak
- Rafah Fairaq (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0105-7055)
- Ghadah A Alhussein
- Sara AlHilali (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9617-6403)
- Omar Kirat (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6754-5086)
Institutions
- Riyadh Armed Forces Hospital (SA)
- King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical ophthalmology
- Published
- 2025-07-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2147/opth.s528658
- Primary Topic
- Corneal surgery and disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00