Reducing DSEK Complications with Dr. Francis Price
Dr. Francis Price describes the secrets behind his very low DSEK dislocation rate in a conversation with OphthalmologyWeb contributing editor Dr. Clark Springs. Some of the pearls: Incision size matters (4 to 5 mm). Minimizing donor tissue damage using Ogawa forceps. Dr. Busen's "glider" funnel introducer. Clear corneal incisions are optimal with forceps technique vs. scleral tunnel. This may not be the case with the funnel technique. Anterior chamber maintenance with BSS and 23 gauge needle during the Descemet's stripping. Recently been using VSDs but the drawbacks are that an (Read more...)