Optimizing Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty Using Intraoperative Optical Coherence Tomography

2013190 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Philipp Steven · University of Cologne

Carolin Le Blanc · University Hospital Cologne

Kai Velten · Hochschule Geisenheim University

Eva Lankenau

Marc Krug

Stefan Oelckers · University of Applied Sciences Wedel

Ludwig M. Heindl · University of Cologne

Uta Gehlsen

Abstract

Intraoperative OCT enhances the visibility of graft orientation and unfolding, thereby improving safety of the DMEK procedure. Overall, iOCT is a helpful device that may support surgeons in all steps of DMEK procedures.

Topics & Keywords

Corneal surgery and disorders Glaucoma and retinal disorders Corneal Surgery and Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA Ophthalmology

Volume 131, Issue 9, pp. 1135-1135

DOI: 10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2013.4672

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