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Corneal Donor Tissue Preparation for Endothelial Keratoplasty

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Endothelial keratoplasty for Fuchs dystrophy.

Laura Macovei¹, Ioana Gobej¹

¹Ophthalmology Department, "Dr. Carol Davila" Central University Military Emergency Hospital, Bucharest, Romania.

Romanian Journal of Ophthalmology

|March 9, 2018

Summary

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Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) can restore vision in Fuchs endothelial dystrophy patients with intraocular lenses. Despite surgical challenges, this technique yielded a clear cornea and improved visual acuity within three months.

Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Corneal Surgery
Regenerative Medicine

Background:

Fuchs endothelial dystrophy causes corneal opacity and vision loss.

Keywords:

DMEK Fuch’s endothelial dystrophy corneal graft

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