[Topical immunosuppressives after penetrating keratoplasty]

Ophthalmologe. 2007 May;104(5):381-7. doi: 10.1007/s00347-007-1516-y.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Topical steroids are routinely used in the postoperative treatment following penetrating keratoplasty. Due to the known side effects such as steroid-response glaucoma, cataract, and surface disorders, a broader armamentarium of topical immunomodulating drugs with comparable efficacy, better tolerance and less side effects is desirable. Cyclosporine A and FK506 eye drops are a promising alternative. A new approach involves subconjunctival drug delivering implants and locally applied antiangiogenic substances, which still have to be tested in clinical studies.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Topical
  • Animals
  • Corneal Opacity / drug therapy*
  • Corneal Opacity / immunology
  • Graft Rejection / drug therapy*
  • Graft Rejection / immunology
  • Graft Survival / drug effects
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / adverse effects
  • Keratoplasty, Penetrating*
  • Postoperative Complications / drug therapy*
  • Postoperative Complications / immunology

Substances

  • Immunosuppressive Agents