title: Double-pass microkeratome technique for ultra-thin graft preparation in Descemet's stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty.
abstract: Endothelial keratoplasty is evolving with increased attention placed on the optical qualities of the posterior donor lenticule. In efforts to improve visual outcomes, the effects of the thickness, smoothness, and planar profile are being studied. This paper describes a double-pass microkeratome technique to create ultra-thin (less than 100 μm) Descemet's stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty grafts.
authors.affiliation: University of Utah, John A Moran Eye Center, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.
authors.forename: Maylon
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hsu
authors.forename: Walter L
authors.initials: WL
authors.lastname: Hereth
authors.forename: Majid
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Moshirfar