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Double-pass microkeratome technique for ultra-thin graft preparation in Descemet's stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty
Authors Maylon Hsu, Hereth WL, Moshirfar M
Received 24 December 2011
Accepted for publication 27 January 2012
Published 16 March 2012 Volume 2012:6 Pages 425—432
DOI https://doi.org/10.2147/OPTH.S29479
Review by Single anonymous peer review
Peer reviewer comments 3
Maylon Hsu, Walter L Hereth, Majid Moshirfar
University of Utah, John A Moran Eye Center, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
Abstract: Endothelial keratoplasty is evolving with increased attention placed on the optical qualities of the posterior donor lenticule. In efforts to improve visual outcomes, the effects of the thickness, smoothness, and planar profile are being studied. This paper describes a double-pass microkeratome technique to create ultra-thin (less than 100 µm) Descemet's stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty grafts.
Keywords: ultra-thin, thin, endothelial keratoplasty, microkeratome, double-pass, Descemet's stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty, DSAEK, posterior donor lenticule, eyebank
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