Indications for penetrating keratoplasty in recipients aged ⩾80 years compared with those aged <80 years at the time of graft
| Indication | No (%) of recipients aged ⩾80 years | No (%) of recipients aged <80 years |
|---|---|---|
| Keratoconus | 9 (>1%) | 2309 (34%) |
| Bullous keratopathy | 556 (54%) | 1404 (21%) |
| Failed previous graft | 179 (17%) | 1269 (19%) |
| Corneal dystrophy | 90 (9%) | 455 (7%) |
| Corneal scar/opacity | 61 (6%) | 409 (6%) |
| Other | 141 (14%) | 859 (13%) |
| Total | 1036 (100%) | 6705 (100%) |