Corneal Surgery: Latest Advances and Prospects

Dear Colleagues,

Corneal surgery and treatments have become an important addition to the ophthalmic procedure armamentarium in clinical practice, with corneal transplantation being the most performed transplant worldwide. Also, the latest advances in corneal surgery, including the use of new biomaterials and novel techniques such as laser platforms, have provided ophthalmologists with well-established and safer treatments to restore ocular integrity and the patient’s vision.

The availability of donated corneas, thanks to the activities of Eye Banks, is a prerequisite for successful transplantation and the accessibility of corneal tissue. The preservation methods encompass the responsibilities of procuring, preserving, ensuring quality control, and preparing tissues for the operation theater. Furthermore, in recent years, imaging analysis of the cornea has improved allowing for quantitative as well as qualitative evaluation of several corneal parameters that represent biomarkers of disease progression. While some novelties will not find an application in the clinical practice, others will be successful and will become fundamental for patient management.

This Special Issue seeks to outline studies targeting the latest developments in surgery for various corneal diseases.

Dr. Augusto Pocobelli
Dr. Fabio Scarinci
Guest Editors

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