Open AccessA theoretical model for graft punch size calculations to prevent Descemet’s membrane folds following deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty
Author(s) -
Selim Genç,
Fehim Esen,
Emre Güler,
Hanefi Çakır
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.603
H-Index - 29
eISSN - 1678-2925
pISSN - 0004-2749
DOI - 10.5935/0004-2749.20200077
Subject(s) - descemet membrane , keratoconus , medicine , ophthalmology , lamellar structure , cornea , corneal transplantation , materials science , composite material
The length of Descemet's membrane and donor graft sizes in deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty do not match in very steep corneas, which can lead to Descemet's membrane folds. The aim of this study is to establish a theoretical model for graft size calculations for deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty and evaluate its efficacy for preventing Descemet's membrane folds.