Tips, Tricks, and Guides in Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty Learning Curve

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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Tips, Tricks, and Guides in Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty Learning Curve

Davide Borroni (Corresponding Author), 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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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.

Original language	English
Article number	1819454
Journal	Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume	2021
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/1819454
Publication status	Published - 2021

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