5 Key Takeaways
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Contact lenses significantly improve visual acuity in patients following keratoplasty, with scleral lenses being the most commonly prescribed.
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Most patients can comfortably wear contact lenses for 8 to 12 hours daily after keratoplasty, despite some experiencing lens intolerance.
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Complications from contact lens use post-keratoplasty include graft rejection, conjunctival hyperemia, and corneal trauma, requiring careful monitoring.
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Corticosteroid eye drops should be used for at least one year postoperatively to reduce the risk of graft rejection after corneal transplantation.
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Routine monitoring every six months is essential for scleral lens wearers to detect signs of graft rejection and ensure ocular health.
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