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Br J Ophthalmol 83:530-534 doi:10.1136/bjo.83.5.530
  • Original Article
    • Clinical science

Traumatic wound rupture after penetrating keratoplasty in Africa

Table 5

Causes for low vision in patients with latest acuity <6/18 (n=9)

Cause for low VA Latest Snellen VA
Not refracted 6/24
Partial vascularisation 6/36
Uncorrected apkakia 1/60
Graft failure HM
Graft failure after disease recurrence HM
Primary graft failure HM
Total retinal detachment and graft failure PL
Endophthalmitis and total retinal detachment PL
Endophalmitis secondary to bacterial keratitis requiring evisceration NPL

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