The document discusses a breakout session on corneal transplant in the 21st century. The session objectives are to understand the importance of eye care, recognize the benefits of timely referrals, and be aware of indications for and innovative remedies for corneal transplant. The presenters include medical and healthcare professionals involved in corneal transplant. The session will discuss how hospital staff actions affect the gift of sight and the basics of corneal anatomy and function, including the requirements of transparency and correct shape, as well as the layers of the cornea.

1. Partnerships for Success:
Corneal Transplant in the 21st Century
Breakout Session A
Presenters:
Christopher Blanton, MD
Medical Director, Ocular Services, OneLegacy
Jessica Horton
Respiratory Therapist & Cornea Recipient, Antelope Valley Hospital
Moderator:
Sherri Lamon, RN, PIH Health

2. •Understand the importance of good eye
care
• Recognize the benefits of timely referrals
• Be aware of indications for corneal
transplant and innovative remedies.
Objectives

3. •How do your actions in the hospital
affect the gift of sight?
Question to Run on

4. The Basics
The goal of the cornea is to
focus light to a point on the retina.

5. What two requirements
are necessary for the cornea to
perform this function?
Transparency and correct shape

6. Corneal Anatomy
• Epithelium- 50 microns
• Bowman’s Layer- 12 microns
• Stroma- 450-900 microns
• Descemet’s membrane- 3-12 microns
• Endothelium- 4-6 microns

7. Corneal Anatomy

8. Corneal Transplant Surgery