Tips, Tricks, and Guides in Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty Learning Curve
Lamellar keratoplasty is fast becoming the most popular form of corneal transplantation. The adoption of Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) in the management of Fuchs endothelial dystrophy and pseudophakic bullous keratopathy is partly responsible for this shift in the paradigm of man...
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| author | Davide Borroni Carlos Rocha de Lossada Mohit Parekh Kunal Gadhvi Chiara Bonzano Vito Romano Hannah J. Levis Aris Tzamalis Bernhard Steger Miguel Rechichi Marina Rodriguez-Calvo-de-Mora |
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| description | Lamellar keratoplasty is fast becoming the most popular form of corneal transplantation. The adoption of Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) in the management of Fuchs endothelial dystrophy and pseudophakic bullous keratopathy is partly responsible for this shift in the paradigm of management of corneal pathology. The learning curve of DMEK, however, has been proven to be much steeper than previous endothelial keratoplasty procedures. To ease the procedure, experts have proposed multiple innovative techniques from tissue preparation to graft unfolding to aid the more novice surgeon. Here, we collate and share tips and tricks from our collective experiences to support the learning curve and outcomes in DMEK for both the novice and more experienced corneal transplant surgeons. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-70b9db8bf65a42c4b7b03c14ee7f82732025-02-03T05:47:05ZengWileyJournal of Ophthalmology2090-004X2090-00582021-01-01202110.1155/2021/18194541819454Tips, Tricks, and Guides in Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty Learning CurveDavide Borroni0Carlos Rocha de Lossada1Mohit Parekh2Kunal Gadhvi3Chiara Bonzano4Vito Romano5Hannah J. Levis6Aris Tzamalis7Bernhard Steger8Miguel Rechichi9Marina Rodriguez-Calvo-de-Mora10International Center for Ocular Physiopathology, The Veneto Eye Bank Foundation, Venice, ItalyDepartment of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Virgen de Las Nieves, Granada 18014, SpainInstitute of Ophthalmology, University College London, London, UKDepartment of Ophthalmology, Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Liverpool, UKEye Clinic, DiNOGMI, University of Genoa and IRCCS San Martino Polyclinic Hospital, Genoa, ItalyDepartment of Eye and Vision Science, Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UKDepartment of Eye and Vision Science, Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK2nd Department of Ophthalmology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Papageorgiou General Hospital, Thessaloniki, GreeceDepartment Ophthalmology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, AustriaCentro Polispecialistico Mediterraneo, Sellia Marina, ItalyDepartment of Ophthalmology, Regional University Hospital of Malaga, Malaga 29010, SpainLamellar keratoplasty is fast becoming the most popular form of corneal transplantation. The adoption of Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) in the management of Fuchs endothelial dystrophy and pseudophakic bullous keratopathy is partly responsible for this shift in the paradigm of management of corneal pathology. The learning curve of DMEK, however, has been proven to be much steeper than previous endothelial keratoplasty procedures. To ease the procedure, experts have proposed multiple innovative techniques from tissue preparation to graft unfolding to aid the more novice surgeon. Here, we collate and share tips and tricks from our collective experiences to support the learning curve and outcomes in DMEK for both the novice and more experienced corneal transplant surgeons.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/1819454 |
| spellingShingle | Davide Borroni Carlos Rocha de Lossada Mohit Parekh Kunal Gadhvi Chiara Bonzano Vito Romano Hannah J. Levis Aris Tzamalis Bernhard Steger Miguel Rechichi Marina Rodriguez-Calvo-de-Mora Tips, Tricks, and Guides in Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty Learning Curve Journal of Ophthalmology |
| title | Tips, Tricks, and Guides in Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty Learning Curve |
| title_full | Tips, Tricks, and Guides in Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty Learning Curve |
| title_fullStr | Tips, Tricks, and Guides in Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty Learning Curve |
| title_full_unstemmed | Tips, Tricks, and Guides in Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty Learning Curve |
| title_short | Tips, Tricks, and Guides in Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty Learning Curve |
| title_sort | tips tricks and guides in descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty learning curve |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/1819454 |
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