Prevalence of bacteria and fungi in samples of cornea preservation fluid.

Introduction: Recipients of corneal transplants are at risk of healthcare-associated infections, which, apart from other causes of surgical site infections, may also occur as a result of the transfer of infected corneal tissue. In this study we assessed the risk of bacterial and fungal infections based on the results of routine microbiological testing of cornea preservation fluid samples.

Material And Methods: We examined a total of 725 samples of corneal preservation fluid, obtained during a period of 3 years (2011-2013).

[Retrospective evaluation of risk factors for graft rejection in patients after corneal transplantation performed at the Eye Clinic in the years 2001-2003].

The aim of the study was retrospective evaluation of risk factors for graft rejection in patients after corneal transplantation performed in Department of Ophthalmology in years 2001-2003. 349 cases of penetrating keratoplasty, lamellar, or penetrating with limbal graft, were analyzed. Deep stromal vascularization, anterior synechiae, the use of topical glaucoma medications, previous inflammations in anterior segment of the eye and surgical procedures were evaluated.

[Immunological aspects of corneal graft rejection and own experience in immunosuppressive therapy in high risk patients].

The aim of the study was to present factors responsible for immune privilege of corneal graft, pathogenesis of immunological corneal graft rejection, and the influence of immunosuppressive therapy on keeping clarity of corneal graft. We also present retrospective evaluation of prophylactic immunosuppressive therapy in high-risk patients and in cases of graft rejection, in group of patients after corneal transplantation performed in Department of Ophthalmology in years 2001-2003. 349 cases of penetrating keratoplasty, lamellar or penetrating with limbal transplantation were analyzed.