Re-bubbling a Descemet’s membrane endothelial keratoplasty graft using an in-office slit lamp may be safer than using a surgical scope, according to a presentation at the virtual American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meeting.
“We know that the re-bubble rate after DMEK is higher than that after DSAEK, and some surgeons fear this will take away from their efficiency during their busy clinic schedule,” Jeffrey L. Tapley Jr., MD, said.
However, performing re-bubbling at the slit lamp offers better anterior depth perception, an easier procedure for the surgeon and patient, and
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