Characteristics of corneas (n = 231, second grafts excluded)
| Mean (SD) | Minimum | Maximum | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endothelial density after enucleation (cells/mm2) | 2867 (520) | 1680 | 4560 |
| Percentage cell death after enucleation (%) | 1.09 (2.07) | 0.00 | 10.00 |
| Preservation time (days) | 22.3 (5.7) | 14 | 35 |
| Endothelial density after organ culture (cells/mm2) | 2336 (381) | 1557 | 3546 |
| Percentage cell death after organ culture (%) | 0.23 (0.49) | 0.00 | 2.00 |
| Coefficient of variation of endothelial cell area after organ culture (%) | 26.6 (3.9) | 18.0 | 39.4 |
| Percentage endothelial cell loss during organ culture (%) | 16.2 (14.1) | −5.1 | 44.2 |