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This study evaluates the causes for variation in the quality of corneal transplantation patient information videos on YouTube.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>METHODS:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>YouTube was searched using \u201ccorneal transplant\u201d and the variations for penetrating and lamellar transplants. The results were deduplicated and screened for inclusion by two independent reviewers. A modified DISCERN tool was used to evaluate the quality of each video by two observers independently. 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Videos produced in the United States (US) discussed uncertainty and risk less frequently (49% and 43% less, respectively [\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>\n                      &lt; 0.05]) than videos released outside the US.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>CONCLUSIONS:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Quality of YouTube content is variable and the lack of clarity over corneal transplant subtypes can be confusing for patients. There is considerable scope to improve visuals within videos to supplement verbal information in clinic, alongside tailoring information to the relevant age demographic. Essential components frequently lacking include risk, especially where DTC advertising is legal. 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