Research progress of descemetorhexis without endothelial keratoplasty promoting corneal endothelial regeneration

oleh: Yu Xiao, Yan-Ning Yang

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Press of International Journal of Ophthalmology (IJO PRESS) 2020-02-01

Deskripsi

Endothelial dysfunctionis traditionally considered irreversible, and endothelial keratoplasty(EK)is almost the only treatment available. Recently, however, a surgery called descemetorhexis without endothelial keratoplasty(DWEK)can regenerate the central corneal endothelial cells in patients with Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy(FECD), and local Rho-associated kinase inhibitor can enhance its efficacy.