Source | Eyes examined (n) | Eyes with CNE (n) | Average time of death to examination | Mean donor age | CNE* (n) |
Human corneoscleral discs | 10 | 10 | 3 days | 67 years (range 55–73 years) | 5 eyes: 70 to <100 3 eyes: 100 to <200 2 eyes: 200 to 300 |
Human corneoscleral rim | 26 | 26 | 3–15 days | 59 years (range 20–83 years) | 15 eyes: 70 to <100 7 eyes: 100 to <200 4 eyes: 200 to 300 |
*There was no correlation between numbers of CNE and the age of the donors (r=−0.25, P=0.144).
CNE, compact nerve endings.