Donor Descemet Membrane Preparation for Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK) – Review of current techniques

Abstract

Compared to DSAEK, preparation of donor DM (Descemet membrane) is surgically challenging and has a steep learning curve. In this article we discuss the various techniques of harvesting donor DM for DMEK surgery which have evolved over the past nine years for better surgical outcome.

Keywords

• DMEK
• Donor preparatiom, surgical technique.