Tissue Biobanks represent an invaluable resource. Despite the majority of people supporting tissue donation, the actual rate remains low overall. Tissue discarded from surgical procedures represents a further avenue for collection for use in research.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: To report the rate of microbial contamination and analyze possible risk factors for contamination of banked corneas stored using the organ culture method.
Methods: Data from the New South Wales Tissue Banks incorporating the Lions NSW Eye Bank, between September 1, 2011, and November 30, 2017, were reviewed retrospectively. All corneas collected during this period and stored in organ culture storage media were tested for microbial contamination.
Scleral tissue has been in use in ophthalmology for many years although indications for use have varied. We retrospectively reviewed scleral transplant tissue requests over a 12 month period at a local eye bank and confirmed a small but significant demand for the use of scleral tissue. Iatrogenic surgical complications are the primary indication for use.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOrgan Culture corneal storage offers an extended storage time and increased donor pool and tissue assessment opportunities. In September 2011, the Lions New South Wales Eye Bank (LNSWEB) moved from hypothermic storage to Organ Culture corneal storage. This study evaluates the impact of implementation of Organ Culture on donor eye retrieval and the corneal transplant waiting list over a 3 year period in NSW, Australia.
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