A comprehensive search and comparison of studies on Descemet’s membrane endothelial keratoplasty and ultra-thin Descemet’s stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty highlighted the strengths and weaknesses of both procedures.
“Overall, 306 eyes were evaluated, of which 161 underwent UT-DSAEK and 145 underwent DMEK. Baseline visual acuity, endothelial cell density and central corneal thickness measures were similar between the cohorts. All eyes underwent a triple procedure that entailed endothelial keratoplasty, cataract removal and IOL insertion,” Daire Hurley, MD,