Corneal pathologies are significant contributors to global blindness rates. Visual impairment often stems from conditions such as corneal opacity, keratoconus, corneal hydrops, pellucid marginal degeneration, spheroidal degeneration, pseudophakic bullous keratopathy, Fuchs endothelial dystrophy, corneal dystrophy, and previously failed graft. In 1905, Eduard Konrad Zirm achieved a significant milestone by performing the world’s first full-thickness solid organ corneal transplant. Optical penetrating keratoplasty (OPK) or penetrating keratoplasty (PKP) is a surgical procedure involving the complete replacement of the host cornea with a full-thickness donor corneal graft. The use of an appropriate-sized trephine facilitates the removal of the recipient cornea.When performed with diligent postoperative care, corneal transplants can yield successful outcomes lasting for decades. However, OPK carries potential intraoperative and postoperative complications that require timely management to achieve optimal results. Graft rejection episodes can occur at any time following optical keratoplasty, and multiple risk factors contribute to the likelihood of rejection. This activity aims to provide focused discussions on the anatomy and physiology of the cornea, indications and contraindications for OPK, necessary equipment, surgical technique, complications, and the clinical significance of optical penetrating keratoplasty.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/149683
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.5 hours
Nursing: 1.5 hours
Pharmacy: 1.5 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: All Practice Areas (e.g. ethics), Ambulatory/Outpatient, General Surgery, Regional Anesthesia/Acute Pain