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George D. Kymionis, MD, PhD; Takeshi Ide, MD, PhD; Sonia H. Yoo, MD

Arch Ophthalmol. 2009;127(10):1389-1390.

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Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) is a new treatment option for corneal endothelial dysfunction. Compared with penetrating keratoplasty, DSAEK is less invasive and leads to more rapid visual recovery.

The most common complications after DSAEK described in the literature are graft detachment and/or dislocation, rejection, epithelial ingrowth, and pupillary block, all of which can lead to graft failure.^1-3

Interface corneal deposits and/or debris have been described after laser in situ keratomileusis but have not been associated with DSAEK.^4-5 In this case series, we describe 2 patients after DSAEK with the appearance of characteristic wavelike deposit accumulation at the donor-recipient interface in the immediate postoperative period.

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Patients were asked to sign an informed consent form prior to treatment. Institutional review board approval was obtained before medical record review. The operations were successful and without complications in both . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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