Endothelial Keratoplasty: DSEK/DMEK
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Just before surgery, you may be brought to a room for a simple laser procedure in preparation for the cornea transplant procedure. The laser helps create a tiny hole in the iris to help control eye pressure after surgery. This portion of the procedure only lasts a few minutes.
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During your surgery, a “cookie-cutter” circular incision is made to remove the diseased central cornea. This is replaced by a clear donor transplant tissue, which is sutured into place, often requiring 16 sutures.
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How long is the waitlist to get a cornea transplant?Donor cornea tissue is generally readily available. Almost always, we can schedule your procedure and count on having a transplant for use. There are many “eye banks” around the country that collect, store, and distribute tissue every day.
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