Clinical Ophthalmology (Aug 2019)

Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK): an update on safety, efficacy and patient selection

  • Trindade BLC,
  • Eliazar GC

Journal volume & issue
Vol. Volume 13
pp. 1549 – 1557

Abstract

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Bruno Lovaglio Cançado Trindade,1–3 Glauber Coutinho Eliazar3,41Cançado Trindade Eye Institute, Belo Horizonte, Brazil; 2Medical Science School of Medicine - FELUMA, Belo Horizonte, Brazil; 3Cornea Department, Medical Sciences University Hospital Eye Institute, Belo Horizonte, Brazil; 4Cornea Department, Santa Casa Eye Clinic, Belo Horizonte, BrazilCorrespondence: Bruno Lovaglio Cançado TrindadeCançado Trindade Eye Institute, Rua Manaus, 595, 30.150-350 Belo Horizonte, MG, BrazilTel +55 3 13 241 5544Email [email protected]: Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) is gaining popularity worldwide as a procedure to address corneal endothelial dysfunctions. Its perfect anatomical result improves outcomes and expedites visual recovery. This review addresses important aspects of safety, efficacy and patient selection.Keywords: descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK), complications, safety, indication, patient selection

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