State-of-the-art book provides hands-on guidance on the latest endothelial keratoplasty
techniques A significant number of eye disorders result from deficiencies in the endothelial
layer of the cornea. Endothelial keratoplasty (EK) helps spare patients from months of
refractive adjustments lengthy recovery complications and poor outcomes associated with
full-thickness penetrating keratoplasty. This newer methodology is based on more selective
transplantation of cells and is less invasive resulting in quicker recovery and more
efficacious outcomes. Contributors are world-renowned pioneers who are front and center in
implementing innovative sight-restoring techniques that continue to change the ophthalmic
surgery landscape. In the first section a solid foundation is laid with discussion of anatomy
the history of EK clinical aspects of endothelial cell dysfunction and clinico-pathology.
Subsequent sections cover surgical procedures special topics surgical outcomes complications
and future trends. Readers will gain invaluable insights from clinical pearls throughout the
book gleaned from hands-on experience by leading experts in the field of ocular surgery. Key
Features: - A large compendium of high-quality videos demonstrate cutting-edge approaches -
Richly illustrated with 400 images that further delineate anatomy and techniques - Anterior
segment surgery advances including Descemet's stripping endothelial keratoplasty (DSEK)
predescemet's endothelial keratoplasty (PDEK) ultrathin DSEK Descemet's membrane endothelial
keratoplasty (DMEK) and trocar anterior chamber maintainer - Treatment of conditions such as
pseudophakic bullous keratopathy and Fuchs' dystrophy - Management of complicated cases
including glued IOL cataract extraction & IOL implantation glaucoma failed grafts and
scarred corneas This book is a stellar resource on the surgical management of patients with
corneal disease. It will benefit both trainees and practicing ophthalmologists - and is a
must-have for specialists who perform corneal surgery.
