Comparative analysis of biomechanical parameters of the corneas following Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty and contralateral healthy corneas
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DOI: 10.1007/s00417-019-04387-y
Abstract: PurposeTo compare the biomechanical properties of the unilateral operated corneas in patients who had undergone Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) for pseudophakic bullous keratopathy (PBK) with those of the contralateral normal corneas.MethodsThis was a retrospective… read more here.
Keywords: biomechanical parameters; endothelial keratoplasty; ophthalmology; membrane endothelial ... See more keywords
Outcomes after Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty over a period of 7 years at a tertiary referral center: endothelial cell density, central corneal thickness, and visual acuity
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DOI: 10.1007/s00417-021-05152-w
Abstract: To better assess clinical trajectories of patients with or without ocular comorbidity after Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty. Background: To report on the outcomes of eyes with differing starting conditions following surgery. Design: Retrospective study at… read more here.
Keywords: central corneal; endothelial keratoplasty; group; visual acuity ... See more keywords
Impact of early intensified postoperative corticosteroids on immune reaction rates after Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK)
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DOI: 10.1007/s00417-021-05393-9
Abstract: Dear Editor, Immune reactions (IR) are the main reason for graft failure after keratoplasty. The risk of developing an IR after “Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty” (DMEK) is considerably low [1, 2], and we have previously… read more here.
Keywords: week; keratoplasty; dmek; ophthalmology ... See more keywords
Retinometer predicts visual outcome in Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty
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DOI: 10.1007/s00417-022-05605-w
Abstract: To analyze the preoperative predictive value of retinometer visual acuity (VA) in eyes following Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK). Patients undergoing DMEK between August 2011 and July 2020 were included. Preoperative interference visual acuity was… read more here.
Keywords: postoperative bcva; endothelial keratoplasty; membrane endothelial; retinometer ... See more keywords
Evolution of Consecutive Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty Outcomes Throughout a 5-Year Period Performed by Two Experienced Surgeons.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2018.03.036
Abstract: PURPOSE To assess the evolution of clinical outcomes of more than 1300 Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasties (DMEKs) alone or in combination with cataract surgery (triple DMEK) throughout a 5-year period at a single center, performed… read more here.
Keywords: year; ophthalmology; membrane endothelial; year period ... See more keywords
Parameters associated with endothelial cell density variability after Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2019.10.017
Abstract: PURPOSE To evaluate which parameters may affect endothelial cell loss after Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) by comparing eyes in the low versus high quartile of endothelial cell loss over a follow-up period of four… read more here.
Keywords: cell loss; endothelial cell; group; cell ... See more keywords
Outcome of Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) with donor corneas aged ≥ 80 years.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2019.12.001
Abstract: PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to investigate whether donor corneas aged ≥80 years are suitable for Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK). DESIGN Retrospective, comparative, interventional case series. METHODS Records of 1765 consecutive DMEKs… read more here.
Keywords: aged years; dmek; donor; donor corneas ... See more keywords
Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty for endothelial decompensation after previous radial keratotomy
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajoc.2019.100503
Abstract: Purpose To report Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) for endothelial decompensation in an eye with previous radial keratotomy. Observations A history of radial keratotomy may hasten endothelial dysfunction. Previously reported surgical treatments include penetrating kerotoplasty… read more here.
Keywords: radial keratotomy; descemet membrane; membrane endothelial; endothelial keratoplasty ... See more keywords
Intraoperative fibrin formation during Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajoc.2020.100686
Abstract: Purpose To describe Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) cases complicated by spontaneous intraoperative fibrin formation. Methods DMEK surgeries performed at two centers using a standardized technique were reviewed retrospectively for the occurrence of intraoperative fibrin… read more here.
Keywords: intraoperative fibrin; formation; membrane endothelial; fibrin formation ... See more keywords
Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty for corneal decompensation due to migrating metallic intracorneal foreign bodies in an aphakic eye following a 39-year-old blast injury: A case report
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajoc.2021.101162
Abstract: Purpose To report the use of Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK) for secondary surgical removal of intraocular foreign bodies (IOFB) years after the trauma as migration occurred through the endothelium, damaging the endothelium, and causing… read more here.
Keywords: foreign bodies; endothelial keratoplasty; report; membrane endothelial ... See more keywords
Descemet's membrane development, structure, function and regeneration.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.exer.2020.108090
Abstract: Basement membranes are layers of extracellular matrix which anchor the epithelium or endothelium to connective tissues in most organs. Descemet's membrane- which is the basement membrane for the corneal endothelium- is a dense, thick, relatively… read more here.
Keywords: corneal; membrane; descemet membrane; structure function ... See more keywords