Cornea
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The purpose of this study was to investigate risk factors for and results of treatments in patients with traumatic wound dehiscence and lens extrusion after penetrating keratoplasty. ⋯ Patients who undergo penetrating keratoplasty are susceptible to graft wound dehiscence resulting from trauma, especially during the first year after keratoplasty. This type of dehiscence is more prevalent in young people, who engage in more social activities and are more exposed to trauma that may lead to blindness. Patient education about the effects of trauma, use of protective eye shields by patients, and performance of lamellar keratoplasty instead of penetrating keratoplasty can decrease trauma and its effects in these patients.