Epidemiological and clinical analyses of corneal transplants performed in a reference eye center in Recife, Brazil.

Purpose: To evaluate the epidemiological and clinical profiles of corneal transplants performed in a reference eye center in Recife, state of Pernambuco, Northeastern Brazil.

Methods: This cross-sectional study collected epidemiological and clinical data from the medical records of patients who underwent keratoplasty at the Altino Ventura Foundation between January and December 2017.

Results: A total of 356 procedures were performed in 327 patients, of whom 165 (50.

Analysis of ocular emergencies in a reference eye center in Brazil.

Purpose: To determine the incidence of ocular emergencies and patient profiles in a public health eye center in Brazil.

Methods: The medical record database of the Fundação Altino Ventura, Recife, Brazil was retrospectively analyzed and included all patients assisted at the ophthalmic emergency room between January 2017 and January 2018. Medical records with incomplete data and outpatient complaints were excluded.