DMEK
Descemet’s Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty
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DMEK Surgery In India
What is DMEK surgery and why it is needed?
Descemet’s Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK) is a partial thickness cornea transplant where the host Descemet membrane (DM) and endothelium are replaced by donor DM and endothelium. This is different than Descemet’s stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) where donor DM, endothelium, and posterior stroma replace host DM and endothelium. DMEK and DSAEK are both endothelial keratoplasty procedures, in contrast to a full thickness penetrating keratoplasty (PK).
Descemet’s membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) is a surgical procedure that restores corneal clarity in cases where the innermost corneal layer (the endothelium) becomes cloudy due to eye disease or injury.
The DMEK Procedure
DMEK involves selective (partial thickness) removal of two of the five corneal layers: the Descemet’s membrane and endothelium layers. These removed layers are replaced by donor tissue that is merely 10-15 microns thick. This is thinner than a human hair.
Why To Choose LJ Eye Institute for DMEK Surgery?
We have the most experienced surgeon in the region, Ddr. Vikas Mittal who performed more than 1000 DALK Surgery. Our graft rejection rate is less than 5%.
DALK can be performed in Corneal ectatic disorders like Keratoconus, Post LASIK Ectasia, Pellucid marginal corneal degeneration (PMCD). The bulged out cornea (forward bending making it a conical shape) in these disorders makes the focus in patient eye distorted and blurry. In this surgery, only front layers of cornea (stroma) is first cut with advanced corneal trephines and later dissected using special techniques and instruments. After this, same layers from a donated cornea is procured and then transplanted over patient’s eye. The ectatic or bulged out cornea is hence replaced by healthy cornea with appropriate shape. Use of Femtosecond laser in this surgery helps in avoiding use of trephine and various blades making it very accurate with diameter and depth of corneal layer transplantation. There is almost negligible risk of graft rejection and failure in this technique of cornea transplantation (Keratoplasty).
What are the restrictions after DMEK surgery?
How long does it take for DMEK to heal?
What are the complications of DMEK surgery?
DMEK के बाद आप कितनी जल्दी उड़ सकते हैं?
How long to lay on back after DMEK?
How long is vision blurry after DMEK?
What are the advantages of DMEK?
What is the rejection rate of DMEK?
How long does the gas bubble last after DMEK?
What size is a DMEK graft?
What are the symptoms of DMEK rejection?
- red eye.
- sensitivity to light (photophobia)
- vision problems – particularly foggy or clouded vision.
- eye pain.
How long does a DMEK transplant last?
DMEK Surgeons at LJEI
Dr. Vikas Mittal
Performed 2500+ DMEK Surgeries
20+ Years Experience
Dr. Neha Jain
Performed 800+ DMEK Surgeries
10+ Years Experience
What conditions can be treated with DMEK?
DMEK is best suited for diseases that cause corneal swelling by affecting the innermost layer of the cornea such as:
Fuchs’ endothelial dystrophy
Posterior polymorphous membrane dystrophy
Congenital hereditary endothelial dystrophy
Bullous Keratopathy
Iridocorneal endothelial (ICE) syndrome
Failed previous corneal transplants
Available Cornea Treatments at LJEI
DMEK Surgeries
DSEK Surgeries
We feel proud to say that our doctors train various Cornea techniques to National and International doctors.
Most Advanced Eye Transplant Techniques Available
At LJ Eye Institute we use most advanced Eye Transplant techniques whichever is available in the world, which further help to increase the success rate. Where using traditional techniques the success rate is 70% to 75%, the new techniques increase the success rate to 90% to 95%.These advanced techniques includes DMEK, DALK, DSEK, using such techniques we need not to change whole Cornea and we change only One or required number of layers of Cornea.
Technology @ LJEI
Technology Available For Cornea Treatments at LJEI
LJ Eye Institute employs ultra-advanced technologies for Cornea Transplant procedures.
- We utilize Femtosecond LASER technology for Cornea Transplants, ensuring precision and accuracy compared to conventional blade methods.
- Our facility is equipped with specialized equipment including Specular Microscope for assessing corneal power, Topography, Pentacam, Anterion, and OCT for comprehensive evaluation.
- We integrate the latest available technologies from around the world to achieve the highest success rates in Cornea Transplants.
- For pediatric cases, we have a dedicated spare system and have extensively researched Pediatric Cornea diseases, with publications in national and international medical journals.
- LJ Eye Institute is at the forefront of Stem Cell Transplantation, particularly in the pioneering SLET technique, with numerous published papers showcasing our advancements and modifications in the field.
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