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Factors associated with endothelial cell density loss post Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty for bullous keratopathy in Asia.

Satoru InodaTakahiko HayashiHidenori TakahashiItaru OyakawaHideaki YokogawaAkira KobayashiNaoko KatoHidetoshi Kawashima
Published in: PloS one (2020)
A relatively larger graft size compared to the host cornea and more donor ECD might help endothelial survival in patients with BK. Moreover, for such patients, the surgeon should attempt to use a relatively larger graft size when performing DMEK, particularly in Asian eyes.
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