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Indications for penetrating keratoplasty.
| Indications | Number of eyes | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group 1 | Keratoconus | 17 | 14% |
| Corneal dystrophies | 12 | 10% | |
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| Group 2 | Pseudophakic/aphakic bullous keratopathy | 53 | 43% |
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| Group 3 | Herpes simplex keratitis | 7 | 6% |
| Corneal scars due to corneal perforation | 9 | 7% | |
| Corneal scars due to presumed infections | 13 | 10.5% | |
| Corneal graft failure | 6 | 5% | |
| Silicon keratopathy | 3 | 2.5% | |
| Spontaneous corneal perforation | 2 | 2% | |
