"Double-Bubble" Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty Unfolding in Eyes With Deep Anterior Chambers and Anterior Chamber Intraocular Lenses.

PURPOSE To describe a standardized technique for Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty unfolding in eyes with deep anterior chambers and anterior chamber intraocular lenses (ACIOLs). METHODS Two air bubbles are used simultaneously: the first placed on top of the graft and the second one underneath. RESULTS The 2 bubbles work in concert-the bubble on top props the tissue partially open, while the bubble underneath levitates the graft away from the ACIOL and provides support for subsequent unfolding maneuvers. CONCLUSIONS By sandwiching the graft between 2 bubbles, unfolding may proceed away from physical contact with the ACIOL, even in eyes with hyper-deep chambers.

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