The cornea is the transparent, domeshaped surface of the eye where light enters. It is a large part of the eye's ability to see clearly. Unfortunately for some patients, the inner lining of the cornea may become cloudy leading to vision loss, most often from Fuch’s Dystrophy or Bullous Keratopathy. Treatment is often pursued before the cornea becomes completely clouded. As such, treatment to restore vision requires a highly selective cornea transplant involving removal and replacement of just the diseased inner lining of the cornea with a donor graft, either DSEK (Descemet’s Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty) or DMEK (Descemet’s Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty). The main difference between DSEK and DMEK is the thickness of the inner lining removed and graft that is transplanted... 70120 microns (DSEK) vs 510 microns (DMEK).

Keep in mind that the surgical steps have been simplified for a patient audience.

To watch a fullthickness complete cornea transplant (PK):
   • Cornea Transplant (Penetrating Kerato...  

Please note that Dr. Chang does not perform eye surgeries. Video created for educational purposes. https://www.FauquierENT.net

Animation created with Dr. Stacy Smith of Utah Eye Surgery:
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