Descemet’s Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty

Abstract

Taken together, causes of endothelial decompensation represent a major indication for corneal transplantation. Posterior lamellar grafts allow patients with endothelial failure to avoid many of the complications associated with the full thickness penetrating keratoplasty. Evolving over the last decade, Descemet's Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSAEK) represents the latest incarnation of posterior lamellar grafting techniques. This article contains four case reports from the cornea clinic where the author is a resident, and a review of literature highlighting the benefits of posterior lamellar grafting.