Corneal Endothelial Transplantation

Corneal Endothelial Transplantation

There are numerous endothelial keratoplasty (EK) techniques used to treat disorders of the corneal endothelium. They include deep lamellar endothelial keratoplasty (DLEK), Descemet stripping endothelial keratoplasty (DSEK), Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK), Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK), pre-Descemet endothelial keratoplasty (PDEK), Descemetorhexis without endothelial keratoplasty (DWEK), Descemet stripping only (DSO), and the proposed technique Descemet membrane endothelial transfer (DMET). The procedures involve the removal of the endothelium and Descemet membrane of the cornea through a corneal incision and possible placement of a circular graft from the inner lining of a donor cornea. The goal of these procedures is to restore corneal endothelial function, leading to improved vision and corneal clarity. This activity describes the evaluation and etiology of corneal endothelium disorders and reviews the role of the interprofessional team in managing patients who undergo treatment for endothelial dysfunction and its complications.

  • Provider:StatPearls, LLC
  • Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/114434
  • Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
  • End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
  • Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.5 hours
    Nursing: 1.5 hours
    Pharmacy: 1.5 hours
  • MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
    ABPATH - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
    ABA - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
    ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
  • Commercial Support: No
  • Activity Type: Enduring Material
  • CME Finder Type: Online Learning
  • Fee to Participate: Variable
  • Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
  • Provider Ship: Directly Provided
  • Registration: Open to all
  • Specialty: All Practice Areas (e.g. ethics), Ambulatory/Outpatient, General Surgery
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