Total Keroplasty Using Autogenous Material

Synopsis

The dangers involved in corneal grafting transplantation with homologous material are shown by diagram. Describes the case of a man who had a retinal detachment in one eye while the other is blind from corneal opacification. Transplant of the healthy cornea is performed and the patient’s condition one year later is seen. *BMA/BLAT

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 19 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1965

Availability

Free loan to members

Notes

Archival interest.

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

corneal transplant; eyes; ophthalmology; surgery

Credits

Producer

A G Leigh

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Distributor

Name

BMA Film and Video Library

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