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Abstract
Transplantation in ophthalmology is an area with new and rapidly evolving perspectives, which will allow the application of hybrid technologies and tissue engineering to achieve better optical results and homeostasis of the anterior ocular surface. The development aims to analyse the possibilities for cellular and tissue therapy of the anterior ocular surface, applying innovative technologies and testing methods for personalised treatment. Analysis of the questionnaires shows that corneal transplants in over 90% of cases are performed with classical techniques. The prospective analysis of 186 transplants, of which 28 -corneal transplants in one centre were compared retrospectively with 2050 transplants performed by one experienced surgeon. Limbal stem cell transplantation was tested in 88 patients. Part of the study is devoted to the role and place of three-dimensional microscopy and intraoperative optical coherence tomography. The retrospective analysis of the videos shows the relatively uniform time for the operation, which, together with the improved clinical results, favours the 3D technology. An innovative eye bank has been created with the possibility of upgrading with new technologies. Standard operating procedures have been developed for the collection, processing, storage, distribution, and transport of the cornea and sclera and limbal stem cells. Ophthalmology is a high-tech speciality, and for surgical interventions and especially for transplants, it is necessary to apply methods that allow microstructural analysis in real-time and continuous visual control by the whole team.





