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10.1055/b-0039-172066 6 Pre-Descemet’s Endothelial KeratoplastyPriya Narang, Amar Agarwal Summary Pre-Descemet’s endothelial keratoplasty (PDEK) involves the separation of pre-Descemet’s layer along with Descemet’s membrane and endothelium that is transferred to the…

10.1055/b-0039-172064 4 Descemet’s Stripping Automated Endothelial KeratoplastyClaudia Perez Straziota Summary This chapter provides an overview of Descemet’s stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) including surgical technique and pearls, reported outcomes, routine…

10.1055/b-0039-172062 2 Penetrating KeratoplastyRachel H. Epstein, Ishani P. Majmudar, Parag A. Majmudar Summary The following chapter will provide background information as well as perioperative guidance essential for performing penetrating keratoplasty….

10.1055/b-0039-172068 8 Patch GraftsSonal Tuli Summary Patch grafts are usually indicated for localized corneal defects and perforations. The most common indications are infectious keratitis or autoimmune peripheral ulcerative keratitis. Corneal…

10.1055/b-0039-172065 5 Corneal Endothelial Reconstruction: Current and Future ApproachesHon Shing Ong, Jodhbir S. Mehta Summary Visual loss from corneal endothelial failure is a leading indication for corneal transplantation. The concept…

10.1055/b-0039-172067 7 KeratoprosthesisAlexandra Z. Crawford, Bennie H. Jeng Summary Although cornea transplantation has evolved into a very successful procedure for restoring vision in the setting of corneal disorders, there are…

10.1055/b-0039-172063 3 Deep Anterior Lamellar KeratoplastySanjana Srivatsa, Soosan Jacob Summary Anterior lamellar keratoplasty (ALK) refers to the transplantation of only the anterior layers of the cornea and can be done…