The purpose of this study was to evaluate the incidence of corneal pathology that presents indication for corneal transplant, treatment and follow-up of these patients. Materials and methods: a retrospective analysis has been undertaken at the TgMures Ophthalmology Hospital. In the study we have included all patients who had corneal pathology with intact deeper ocular structures. We have examined the treatment of these cases and their admittance to corneal transplantation. Results: in 2008 in 99 cases of the 3246 hospitalized patients such a corneal condition has been described that presented indication for corneal transplantation. Most common causes were corneal leucomas, corneal ulcers, bullous keratopathy and corneal dystrophies and degenerations. Fourteen patients tried to benefit from corneal transplant abroad financed by the National Health Insurance Office; others went on their own expense. Altogether four patients appeared for postoperative control at our Hospital. Conclusions: We have found 99 cases of corneal transplant indication at our Hospital’s patients and only a fraction of them have undergone surgery. We can point out a very low level of admittance and a great need for a local corneal transplantation center.
Keywords: Cornea, indications for transplant, corneal transplant