Efficacy and safety of long-term use of topical corticosteroids following corneal transplantatio
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Following penetrating keratoplasty
- Registration Number
- JPRN-UMIN000003829
- Lead Sponsor
- Department of Ophthalmology, Tokyo Dental College, Ichikawa General Hospital
- Brief Summary
Prolonged use of 0.1% fluorometholone was beneficial for the prevention of rejection after penetrating keratoplasty. Because no adverse consequences were noted, we recommend continuing use of the low-dose corticosteroids, even in non.high-risk cases
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Complete: follow-up complete
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 40
Inclusion Criteria
Not provided
Exclusion Criteria
active ocular infection eyes that need topical corticosteroids for uveitis or ocular allergy
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Development of immunological rejection during the study period
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Development of local complications associated with the use of topical corticosteroids