Endothelial Keratoplasty: Prospective, Randomized, Masked Clinical Trial Comparing an Injector With Forceps for Tissue Insertion – Corrected Proof

Purpose: To compare the complications and outcomes of Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) when the tissue is either folded and inserted with a forceps or inserted using a platform injector device without folding.Design: Prospective, randomized, masked clinical trial.Methods: DSAEK was performed in 100 eyes of 79 patients undergoing DSAEK surgery for Fuchs corneal dystrophy. Fifty eyes were randomized to have the donor tissue inserted with Charlie II insertion forceps (Bausch & Lomb Surgical) and 50 eyes were randomized to have the donor tissue inserted with the Neusidl Corneal Inserter (Fischer Surgical Inc). All other steps of the surgical procedure were (Read more...)

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