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Corneal Donor Tissue Preparation for Endothelial Keratoplasty
Published on: June 12, 2012
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Endothelial keratoplasty for Fuchs dystrophy.
1Ophthalmology Department, "Dr. Carol Davila" Central University Military Emergency Hospital, Bucharest, Romania.
Romanian Journal of Ophthalmology
|March 9, 2018
Summary
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.
- Intraocular lenses (IOLs) can complicate endothelial keratoplasty.
- Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) is a surgical option for endothelial dysfunction.
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