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Endo-exudates, graft infiltration, graft dehiscence, secondary glaucoma and retinal detachment were the various complications noted after keratoplasty.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>PI keratitis is a tenacious and potentially blinding condition. Keratoplasty remains the choice of treatment in this condition, however recurrence of disease and graft failure are common. 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