Analysis of the Changes in Keratoplasty Indications and Preferred Techniques

Background: Recently, novel techniques introduced to the field of corneal surgery, e.g. Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) and corneal crosslinking, extended the therapeutic options. Additionally contact lens fitting has developed new alternatives. We herein investigated, whether these techniques have affected volume and spectrum of indications of keratoplasties in both a center more specialized in treating Fuchs ’ dystrophy (center 1) and a second center that is more specialized in treating keratoconus (center 2). Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the waiting lists for indication, transplantation technique and the patients ’ travel distances to the hospital at both centers