DSAEK Surgery:
Clearer Vision, Faster Recovery
DSAEK (Descemet’s Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty) is the gold standard for treating corneal swelling. By replacing only the damaged inner layer, we preserve 95% of your natural eye.
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Cornea & Transplant Director (LVPEI Alumni)
Why Choose DSAEK?
In the past, corneal transplants required removing the entire cornea and stitching a new one in place. This took over a year to heal.
DSAEK changes everything. We peel away only the diseased inner layer (endothelium) and slide in a healthy donor layer. Because the outer eye is untouched, the eye remains strong and vision recovers in weeks, not years.
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Traditional Transplant vs. DSAEK
Old Method (PK)
Full Thickness Transplant
- ❌ Requires 16+ stitches
- ❌ High astigmatism risk
- ❌ 12-18 months recovery
- ❌ Eye becomes weaker
Modern Method (DSAEK)
Partial Thickness Transplant
- ✔️ No or few stitches
- ✔️ Minimal astigmatism
- ✔️ 4-6 weeks recovery
- ✔️ Eye remains strong
The DSAEK Procedure
A precision surgery performed under local anesthesia.
Preparation
The diseased endothelial layer is stripped away from inside the eye through a tiny incision.
Insertion
The healthy donor graft is folded and gently inserted into the eye.
Air Bubble
An air bubble is injected to press the graft against your cornea, bonding it naturally.
Dr. Amrita Mukherjee (Fellow LVPEI)
Dr. Amrita Mukherjee is a leading Cornea Specialist with over 15 years of experience. Trained at the prestigious L.V. Prasad Eye Institute, she specializes in advanced lamellar keratoplasty (DSAEK/DMEK) and complex corneal trauma.