Lamellar keratoplasty techniques have emerged for replacement of diseased corneal layers.These include anterior lamellar keratoplasty (ALK) techniques that aim to selectively replace diseased corneal stroma while endothelial keratoplasty techniques directs the replacement of damaged endothelium in endothelial disorders. This article provides with an overview the benefits of various anterior and posterior lamellar keratoplasty techniques. Lamellar keratoplasty (LK) involves selective removal and replacement of diseased corneal layers.
However, improvements in surgical instruments along with the introduction of new techniques of maximum depth of corneal dissection as well as inherent advantages like preservation of globe integrity and elimination of endothelial graft rejection has led Laminoplasty as an acceptable alternative. Anterior lamellar keratoplasty (ALK) Lamellar keratoplasty…
