Abstract
THE PURPOSE of this article is to discuss the problem of corneal transplantation in cases of aphakia and displacement of the lens and to present a new technic and instruments for carrying out this type of operation in such cases. Corneal transplantation has long been recognized as a highly successful procedure in properly selected cases; but there have been definite contraindications to this operation, and until recently the condition of aphakia has been considered unfavorable for operation (Rycroft and Somerset, 1 McArevey, 2 Filatov, 3 Elschnig, 4 Castroviejo 5 ). APHAKIA It is now known that corneal grafts heal and remain transparent in aphakic eyes. Cases of aphakia are by no means the most favorable, but, owing to improved technics, a reasonably good chance of a successful corneal transplantation is offered in these cases. In cases in which both corneal leukoma and cataract are present and it has been determined beforehand
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