Advances in Corneal Surgery: A focus on DMEK for Fuchs’ Dystrophy
For patients like Cynthia Coffey, living with Fuchs’ endothelial corneal dystrophy can severely impact their quality of life. The progressive, degenerative disease causes the inner surface of the cornea to swell, resulting in corneal clouding, vision impairment, and eye discomfort. But today’s state-of-the-art corneal transplantation procedure—Descemet’s Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK)—is dramatically improving patient outcomes. Read more......
Inside:
- Notes from the Chair
- In the Spotlight: Clinical Innovations
- Mass. Eye and Ear’s Retina Service
- The Joslin Vision Network: Leveraging Technology and Expanding Service
- Philanthropy
- Donor Profile: The de Gunzburg Family
- Collaborative Education
- Eyes on Research
- Awards, Grants, and Other Honors
- Personnel Updates
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