LaMEK – Pre-Cut Grafts for DMEK

Lamellar transplant techniques, in particular Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK) have changed the field of cornea transplants. The vision of the patient recovers faster. An additional trauma, caused by stitching the donor’s cornea, is eliminated. The DGFG provides the only institution in Germany, where you can find pre-cut human corneal transplants for your DMEK transplantations. The transplants for DMEK come from the Tissue Bank Hanover or the Knappschafts Tissue Bank Saar in Sulzbach.

The pre-cut grafts for DMEK – Lamek – replaces the diseased endothelial layer of the cornea, that is affected by diseases of the corneal endothelium. At the time of the operation there must be no irreversible, optically-related clouding or scarring of the cornea of the recipient. The pre-cut graft may be used exclusively for DMEK. A DMEK is possible, among others, for the following disorders of the corneal endothelium:

• Fuchs`corneal endothelial dystrophy
• Forms of Bullous kerathopathy
• Endothelium failure after already performed penetrating keratoplasty or Descemet Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSAEK)