Blunt Scissors Stromal Dissection Technique Compared With Big-Bubble Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty

Ucgul A. Y., YEŞİLIRMAK N., Yuvarlak A., AYDIN B., ÖZMEN M. C., Akata F.

EYE & CONTACT LENS-SCIENCE AND CLINICAL PRACTICE, vol.45, no.3, pp.195-200, 2019 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 45 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2019
  • Doi Number: 10.1097/icl.0000000000000557
  • Journal Name: EYE & CONTACT LENS-SCIENCE AND CLINICAL PRACTICE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.195-200
  • Keywords: Blunt scissors stromal dissection, Manual DALK, Big-bubble DALK, Residual stromal thickness, OUTCOMES
  • Gazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objectives: To evaluate the clinical findings and results of new modified manual deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (M-DALK) technique compared with a big-bubble DALK (BB-DALK) technique in eyes with corneal scars or lesions.