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A retrospective analysis of the indications for, and the management of, both penetrating and lamellar keratoplasty was carried out. The two groups chosen were the 49 keratoplasties performed during the period from January 1975 to June 1977 and the 84 keratoplasties performed between January 1985 and September 1986. Significant changes, in both indications and management, were noted.
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Collum, L.M.T., Mullaney, J., McDermott, M.A. et al. A comparative analysis over a decade of the changing indications for penetrating keratoplasty in Ireland. I.J.M.S. 156, 262–264 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02954062
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