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…
10.1055/b-0039-172785 37 Nonsurgical Management of PtosisChristine Greer, Michael A. Burnstine Abstract Nonsurgical treatments of ptosis benefit patients who are poor surgical candidates. This includes patients with progressive ptosis and poor…
10.1055/b-0039-172787 39 Staying Out of Trouble: Strategies Based on Recent OMIC Oculofacial Plastic Surgery ClaimsRobert G. Fante Abstract Every treatment or surgery has the risk of failing to accomplish the…
10.1055/b-0039-172783 35 Eyelash Ptosis ManagementNicholas R. Mahoney Abstract Eyelash ptosis can occur in isolation or in the setting of floppy eyelid syndrome, blepharoptosis, trichomegaly, or a poorly formed lid crease….
10.1055/b-0039-172786 38 Unique Considerations in Upper Facial SurgeryMargaret L. Pfeiffer, Jessica R. Chang Abstract This chapter addresses particular preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative considerations that arise with the upper facial surgery…
