Outcomes of Hemi-Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty for Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy

Abstract

Hemi-DMEK may render visual outcomes comparable to those achieved by conventional DMEK. Despite low ECD counts by 6 months, ECD levels remain fairly stable thereafter. Hence, hemi-DMEK may become a potential alternative technique for treatment of FECD while increasing the yield of the endothelial tissue pool.