Corneal blindness is the third leading cause of blindness after glaucoma and cataract, with 10 million people affected by bilateral corneal blindness. It is especially common in developing countries of South Asia and Africa. Corneal transplantation is currently the primary method for visual rehabilitation and has seen rapid growth in the past ten years owing to the development of innovative techniques such as corneal endothelial therapy and stem-cell transplant.
On the occasion of World Sight Day, join us for an exclusive SIPHER webinar as Dr. Ashok Sharma discusses “ World Sight Day: Latest Developments in Corneal Transplant Surgery ” on 13 th October , 3:00 PM IST onwards. Session highlights: Introduction and history of corneal transplantation Types of keratoplasty New procedures on the horizon
