DSEK (Descemet’s Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty)

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At Arham Eye Hospital & Cornea Care Centre in Rajkot, DSEK (Descemet’s Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty) is the advanced, "stitch-less" alternative to traditional full-thickness transplants.

While the PK procedure you asked about earlier replaces the entire cornea, DSEK focuses only on the innermost diseased layer.

What is DSEK?

DSEK is a partial-thickness transplant. It is used when only the endothelium (the back pump layer of the cornea) is failing, but the front of the eye is still healthy.

•  The Procedure: The surgeon makes a tiny incision (about 3–5 mm) and "strips" away the thin, diseased inner layer. A healthy donor graft is then inserted and held in place by an air bubble—no major sutures are required.
• Primarily used for Fuchs’ Dystrophy or corneal swelling after cataract surgery (Pseudophakic Bullous Keratoplasty).
• The hospital uses micro-surgical instruments specifically designed for "stripping" the Descemet's membrane with minimal trauma to the rest of the eye.