Endothelial keratoplasty involves the supplantation of the endothelial cell layer along with Descemet’s membrane, which may or may not be supported with the layer of stroma in the donor graft.
An important consideration during an endothelial keratoplasty procedure is preventing and minimizing the loss of endothelial cells during the process of donor tissue preparation and also while inserting and repositioning the graft in the anterior chamber. Pupilloplasty is often performed to prevent the escape of air into the vitreous cavity, maintain the effective air tamponade in the anterior
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