Indications for and outcomes of penetrating keratoplasty performed by resident surgeons.

Purpose: To analyze the indications for and outcomes of penetrating keratoplasty (PKP) performed by resident surgeons at both county hospital and Veterans Affairs facilities.

Design: Observational case series.

Methods: Retrospective review of 79 eyes from 61 patients undergoing PKP from January 1, 1997, through December 31, 2001, to determine indications for surgery and outcomes, including graft clarity and final visual acuity.