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One hundred-year-old human corneal and transplanted corneal graft endothelium

Authors: Ruusuvaara P, Vesti E, Koskela E, Setälä K

Publisher: WILEY-BLACKWELL

Publication year: 2015

Journal: Acta Ophthalmologica

Journal name in source: ACTA OPHTHALMOLOGICA

Journal acronym: ACTA OPHTHALMOL

Volume: 93

Issue: 6

First page : 575

Last page: 578

Number of pages: 4

ISSN: 1755-375X

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/aos.12715

Abstract

Conclusion: Corneal endothelial cells may remain viable and capable to perform their function over 100 years. Donor corneas up to 70-75 years of age can be approved for transplantation, provided that the endothelial cells have been thoroughly evaluated with vital staining before the operation.