Researchers from the University of Chicago have been testing a new minimally invasive procedure that appears to be effective for patients with Fuchs endothelial dystrophy (FED), helping to reduce the need for cornea transplants.
The study, recently published in the journal Cornea, reportedly found tissues around the cornea could be rejuvenated by removing a small patch of the corneal endothelium attached to the Descemet membrane — a procedure called Descemet stripping — without requiring a cornea transplant. This reportedly simple procedure restored clear vision for three out of four patients with FED.
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Source: University of Chicago