Factors affecting visual outcomes in patients with traumatic wound dehiscence following keratoplasty during COVID-19: A case series

Abstract

Our study was aimed to determine factors affecting visual outcomes in patients with traumatic wound dehiscence after keratoplasty during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. In this retrospective study, we analyzed 20 cases of traumatic wound dehiscence following keratoplasty. Patient demographics and variables such as mode of injury, site of wound dehiscence, and time elapsed between keratoplasty and trauma were studied. Visual outcomes were determined by noting best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) during the final follow-up. A statistically significant correlation (P = 0.005) was found between trauma-surgery duration and outcomes. The crucial link between trauma-surgery duration and outcomes was established. This emphasizes the importance of timely interventions in such cases.