Descemet’s Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK)

Our doctors are pioneers in the relatively recent development in Corneal Transplant surgery: Descemet’s Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK). In DMEK, Descemet’s membrane and endothelium are stripped from both the donor and recipient corneas. In this procedure about 15 microns of recipient cornea are replaced with 15 microns of donor cornea. This is a perfect anatomic replacement done through a 3mm temporal incision with one suture. This again reduces any astigmatism, eliminated interface issues and further decreases the antigen load. The shelved wound is smaller and stronger, the rate of recovery is quicker and the quality of vision much improved. In many patients, this is now the preferred technique.

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Caring for your corneas since 1988.