Efficacy of combined use of anti-VEGF (Aflibercept) and lasercoagulation for corneal neovascularisation before keratoplasty

Abstract

It is known that both pre- and postkeratoplasty neovascularization of the cornea can significantly increase the risk of graft rejection reaction. The article presents preliminary results of the use of a VEGF inhibitor combined with laser coagulation in the treatment of corneal neovascularization before keratoplasty in order to increase corneal transplant survival.

Keywords

• corneal transplant rejection
• high-risk keratoplasty
• anti-vegf
• aflibercept
• lasercoagulation