Editorial August 01, 2016 August 01, 2016

Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK)

DOI: 10.5935/0034-7280.20160052

The most common type of endothelial dysfunction we treat in the U.S.A. is Fuchs’ dystrophy.3 The incidence of endothelial decompensation after cataract surgery has decreased with improved phacoemulsification techniques and intraocular lenses. However, we are seeing an increase in corneal decompensation after glaucoma surgery, particularly aqueous shunts. This is a major concern, because numerous studies have shown that previous glaucoma surgery is the single biggest risk factor for endothelial keratoplasty failure […].