[DMEK: Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty]

C Cursiefen1, F E Kruse

  • 1Augenklinik mit Poliklinik, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Schwabachanlage 6, 91054 Erlangen. ccursiefen@yahoo.com

Summary

Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) offers faster visual recovery than traditional penetrating keratoplasty for corneal endothelial diseases. This advanced technique is poised to become the new standard of care.

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