Corneal Classics: The Most-Cited Article in the 36-Year History of Cornea. Issue 3 (13th March 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Perry, Henry D.
• Is Part Of: Cornea. Volume 40:Issue 3(2021)
• Page Start: 269
• Page End: 269
• Publication Date: 2021-03-13
• Subjects: DSAEK -- cornea transplant -- endothelial keratoplasty; Cornea -- Periodicals; Cornea -- Periodicals; Cornée -- Périodiques; 617.719
• DOI: 10.1097/ICO.0000000000002606
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0277-3740

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: To describe the most cited article in the 36 year history of Cornea. Methods: All articles from Cornea in the past 36 years were reviewed to find the the article with the greatest number of citations. Results: Descemet-Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty by Mark S. Gorovoy, MD, Cornea 2006;25:886–889 was found to have the greatest number of citations. Conclusion: This study led to the single greatest change of cornea transplant going from Penetrating Keratoplasty to Descemet Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty.