Open AccessDescemet Stripping PocketMaker Endothelial Keratoplasty
Author(s) -
Albert Daxer,
Guzel Bikbova,
М.М. Бикбов
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
international journal of keratoconus and ectatic corneal diseases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2277-4203
pISSN - 2277-3800
DOI - 10.5005/jp-journals-10025-1023
Subject(s) - microkeratome , stripping (fiber) , ophthalmology , descemet membrane , medicine , visual acuity , materials science , composite material , keratomileusis
Purpose To develop a method of producing the transplant for Descemet stripping endothelial keratoplasty using the PocketMaker device (Dioptex, Austria). Materials and methods A new application of the PocketMaker microkeratome (Dioptex) is described for preparing thin grafts for endothelial keratoplasty. We report a case of Descemet's membrane detachment treated with a PocketMaker-prepared graft 110 mK thick. Results Visual acuity increased from 0.05 to 0.6. The 106 µm thick (in the center) graft remained attached and clear after Descemet stripping PocketMaker endothelial keratoplasty (DSPEK). Conclusion DSPEK is another use for the PocketMaker device, which can create thin endothelial grafts about 100 µm thick. How to cite this article Bikbova G, Bikbov M, Daxer A. Descemet Stripping PocketMaker Endothelial Keratoplasty. Int J Kerat Ect Cor Dis 2012;1(2):125-127.