Use of Brilliant Blue G in Descemet’s Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty

Vital staining of the endothelial graft is essential during Descemet’s membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) to ensure surgical success. DMEK surgeons worldwide commonly use trypan blue (TB) to this end. However, TB may exert toxic effects on both the cornea and retina. Recently, Brilliant Blue G...

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Main Authors: Takahiko Hayashi, Kentaro Yuda, Itaru Oyakawa, Naoko Kato
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2017-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/9720389