Can a donor corneal lenticule patch up a thinning cornea?
NCT ID NCT04594512
First seen Jul 29, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This case report tests whether implanting a fresh corneal lenticule from a myopic donor, along with autologous serum drops, can safely thicken the cornea and improve vision in a person with advanced keratoconus. The procedure uses a femtosecond laser to place the graft. The goal is to see if this approach can increase central corneal thickness and reduce steepness, while the serum drops may aid recovery in patients with mild dry eye.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- a fresh corneal lenticule implant from a myopic donor, plus autologous serum eye drops
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this approach could offer a new way to thicken the cornea and improve vision in people with advanced keratoconus who have few other options.
- What could go wrong
- This is a single-patient case report, so results may not apply to others. Risks include graft rejection, infection, or no improvement in vision.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Eye Hospital Pristina
Pristina, 10000, Kosovo
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