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Left eye at presentation (down gaze).
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These clinical features were most probably compatible with fulminant bacterial keratitis (Figures 1 and 2).
Left eye at presentation (primary position).
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These clinical features were most probably compatible with fulminant bacterial keratitis (Figures 1 and 2).
Left eye post penetrating keratoplasty.
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Based on the large affected area in the cornea by keratitis and severe infections, a large limbus to limbus tectonic graft was implemented with lateral tarsorrhaphy in the same setting (Figures 3 and 4).
Left eye post lateral tarsorrhaphy.
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Based on the large affected area in the cornea by keratitis and severe infections, a large limbus to limbus tectonic graft was implemented with lateral tarsorrhaphy in the same setting (Figures 3 and 4).
Patient with considerably clear optical zone after penetrating keratoplasty.
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The graft was clear with no signs of early rejection (Figure 5).
Persistent epithelial defect 3 months after penetrating keratoplasty.
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Persistent epithelial defect, fluorescein staining.
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Corneal melting, 6 months later.
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Six months later, he returned with visual loss and perforation of the donor cornea as shown in Figure 8.