Side press-and-release technique in endothelium-in descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty(DMEK): A novel technique.

PURPOSE: To describe a novel technique in unfolding an endothelium-in Descemet membrane (DM) graft. METHODS: New surgical technique description. RESULTS: We describe a novel technique that allows immediate and controlled unfolding of the endothelium-in Descemet membrane graft that was successful in 5 of our DMEK patients. It is essential to acquire this "side press-and-release" technique when the graft does not unfold spontaneously as expected. CONCLUSIONS: This controlled and simple manoeuvre is an efficient and safe method of unfolding an endothelium-in DM graft.