| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4030327 | Ophthalmology | 2007 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Although the initial cell loss from DLEK surgery is minimally changed from 6 to 12 months postoperatively, there is an acceleration of cell loss from 1 year to 2 years postoperatively. The small-incision DLEK technique, which involves folding of the donor tissue, results in a significantly higher endothelial cell loss at 1 and 2 years than that found after large-incision DLEK surgery, wherein the tissue is not folded.
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Authors
Mark A. MD, Jennifer M. BS, Karen L. MD, FRCSC, Paula J. MT,