Descemetorhexis Without Endothelial Keratoplasty - EyeWiki
Descemetorhexis Without Endothelial Keratoplasty (DWEK) is a proposed term to describe the surgical removal of Descemet membrane (DM) without subsequent endothelial transplantation, in the treatment of Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy (FECD).
A New Frontier: Descemet's Stripping Only/Without Endothelial ...
2023年8月7日 · Descemetorhexis without endothelial keratoplasty (DWEK), also referred to as Descemet's stripping only (DSO), is a newer surgical technique that involves removing the diseased Descemet’s and leaving the remaining Descemet's membrane intact.
Descemetorhexis Without Endothelial Keratoplasty in Fuchs Endothelial ...
2022年7月1日 · Purpose: Descemetorhexis without endothelial keratoplasty (DWEK) is an innovative corneal intervention and potentially effective against Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD).
DWEK vs DMEK for Treatment of Fuchs’ Endothelial Corneal …
Conclusions : Descemetorhexis without endothelial keratoplasty (DWEK) effectively treats mild to moderate cases of central Fuchs’ dystrophy with equivalent visual outcomes to the current standard of care, DMEK.
Descemetorhexis Without Endothelial Keratoplasty (DWEK) and …
Brief Description: A review of treatment options for endothelial dystrophies and dysfunction, including current medical and surgical approaches, and methods in development including DWEK, ROCK inhibitors, and cell therapy.
DWEK: A New Treatment for Fuchs’ Endothelial Dystrophy
2024年7月1日 · In early to intermediate stage Fuchs’ endothelial corneal dystrophy (FED), Descemet’s stripping only / Descemetorhexis without Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSO/DWEK) has been shown to improve visual acuity without the need for corneal transplantation.
DWEK for Fuchs Dystrophy: When Less Is More
2019年2月15日 · This video describes the technique of descemetorrhexis without endothelial keratoplasty (DWEK) as a treatment for symptomatic Fuchs endothelial dystrophy. Combined phacoemulsification, posterior chamber lens implantation, and a 4-mm central descemetorrhexis were performed.
Descemetorhexis Without Endothelial Keratoplasty Versus DMEK …
DWEK effectively treats select patients with mild to moderate Fuchs dystrophy with equivalent visual outcomes compared with the current standard of care, DMEK. Although the recovery time may be longer, DWEK patients had reduced adverse events and need for additional procedures and did not require lo …
Descemet Stripping Without Endothelial Keratoplasty in Early …
2023年8月1日 · According to our results, DWEK is a safe and effective procedure in selected cases of early-stage central Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy. This seems to be a promising technique, delaying or avoiding endothelial transplantation.
Solomon Dwek - Wikipedia
Solomon Dwek (also known by his Hebrew name Shlomo שלמה; born c. 1973) is an Israeli-American real estate investor who was convicted of felony fraud. He became an FBI informant.
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