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Early series highlights newest endothelial keratoplasty technique

Initial clinical results indicate the safety and efficacy of Descemet's membrane endothelial keratoplasty as a minimally invasive alternative for eyes requiring transplantation because of dysfunctional endothelium.

Boston-Initial clinical results indicate the safety and efficacy of Descemet's membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) as a minimally invasive alternative for eyes requiring transplantation because of dysfunctional endothelium.

"Technique modifications . . . may make DMEK the procedure of choice for endothelial keratoplasty in the future," he said.

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