Abstract
Endothelial keratoplasty (EK) has gradually replaced penetrating keratoplasty (PKP) and has become the main method for the treatment of endothelial dysfunction in developed countries in recent years. EK is safe and effective and can achieve good postoperative vision. The surgical techniques and postoperative effects have been improved continuously along with the development of microsurgical technology and surgical instruments. The EK surgeries mainly include Descemet stripping endothelial keratoplasty (DSEK), Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK), Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) and ultra-thin Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (UT-DSAEK), which have different characteristics and advantages compared with PKP. In this article, the characteristics of different EK surgeries, postoperative effects and related complications in clinical research are reviewed. (Chin J Ophthalmol, 2017, 53: 714-720).
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