Study: DSAEK Offers Same Benefits, Better Visual Outcomes As Other Keratoplasty Techniques

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

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While Descemet's stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty does not significantly alter refractive astigmatism or average topographic keratometry, the surgical technique can significantly improve vision, corneal thickness and surface regularity, a large, prospective study suggests.

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The following is true of the photograph below:
1. This particular stain stains only devitalized and dead cells and mucus.
2. This eye has been stained with 2% rose Bengal.
3. This stain pools in epithelial erosions and stains exposed basement membrane.
4. This stain may be a more sensitive indicator of early or mild cases of keratoconjuncitivitis sicca.
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