2947: DMEK made easy (with practice)
Learning to perform DMEK (Descemet’s Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty) is actually easier than learning cataract surgery! Our guest surgeon here has a very deep expertise and he gives us some great pointers in this unedited video. This shows that it doesn’t have to be a struggle if you follow a standardized, logical approach. The secret lies in the preparation of the tissue and the fluidics of the eye. You want to ensure the graft is properly oriented and you learn the “tap techniques” to unroll the graft and place it precisely. We focus on maintaining a shallow chamber during the unfolding process to provide the necessary counter-pressure. By simplifying the maneuvers and avoiding over-manipulation, you’ll find that DMEK is a skill that you can easily learn.
