EC Ophthalmology

Case Report Volume 14 Issue 3 - 2023

Keratoplasty, Immunosuppressors and SARS-CoV-19

Victoria Myasnikova1*, Sergey Sakhnov1, Denis Nefedov1, Ekaterina Afonina1, Tamriko Zakaraiia2 and Shu Ruset1

1Krasnodar Branch of the S.N. Fedorov NMRC MNTK Eye Microsurgery, Krasnodar, Russia
2Saint-Petersburg Branch of the S.N. Fedorov NMRC MNTK Eye Microsurgery, Saint-Petersburg, Russia

*Corresponding Author: Victoria Myasnikova, Krasnodar Branch of the S.N. Fedorov NMRC MNTK Eye Microsurgery, Krasnodar, Krasnodarskiy Kray, Russia.
Received: January 31, 2023; Published: February 22, 2023




We report a case of a successful outcome of keratoplasty in a keratoconus patient with an episode of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the postoperative period. 

Keywords: Keratoconus Corneal Transplantation; SARS-CoV; Immunosuppressants Graft Rejection; COVID-19 Pandemic

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Victoria Myasnikova., et al. Keratoplasty, Immunosuppressors and SARS-CoV-19. EC Ophthalmology 14.3 (2023): 13-18.

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