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World Ophthalmology Congress, Abu Dhabi, Feb. 16-20, 2012

Last Update: 11.01.2012

Lamellar Keratoplasty

Graft creation and handling made easy with the Artificial Chamber for Anterior and Posterior Lamellar Keratoplasty.

 

 

 

Artificial chamber and handpiece mounted.

Advantages DSAEK vs. Penetrating Keratoplasty

  • Less Astigmastism
  • Faster Visual Recovery
  • Superior Visual Quality
  • "closed system"
  • Immunologic privilege
  • Corneal Nerves Preserved
  • No Suture Related Complications

Advantages self-cut vs. pre-cut lamellas

  • Reports of lower graft dislocation with self-cut
  • Pre-cut tissues are usually thicker
  • You choose thickness of lamella
  • Greater availability of non-cut donor corneas
  • You choose diameter of lammella
  • You choose which part of the donor cornea to cut
  • Less handling / stress on the tissue
  • Reports of better visual outcomes

Advantages of the AMADEUS AAC for Eyebanks

Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty

OCT of ALTK using AMADEUS II Artificial Chamber 1 week postop, Rajesh Fogla MD, Hyderabad India

Studies and videos of ALK

Descement Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSAEK)

OCT after DSAEK with AMADEUS II, Alberto Villarrubia MD, Spain

Studies and videos of DSAEK