Evolution of Corneal Transplantation in the Province of Quebec From 2000 to 2011.

Purpose: The goal of this study was to determine the changes in surgical techniques and leading indications for corneal transplantations performed in the last decade. The impact of administrative changes of corneal banking in Quebec was also evaluated.

Methods: The records of all corneal transplantations performed between January 2000 and December 2011 in the territory subserved by the Quebec Eye Bank and Héma-Québec (Quebec, Canada) were retrospectively reviewed.