DMEK - The Latest Advance in Endothelial Keratoplasty!

Why DMEK?

Descemet’s Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (“DMEK”) is the latest iteration of endothelial keratoplasty.  It leaves the patient’s cornea closer to its original condition than any other transplant technique. 

Benefits of DMEK:

• 2.8 mm or smaller corneal incisionNo increase in corneal thicknessNo refractive shift from donor graft Ability to pre-operatively plan astigmatism management to reduce or eliminate pre-operative cylinder
• No changes or guesses for “fudge factors” with IOL calculations

Like other forms of endothelial keratoplasty, DMEK involves a whole new learning curve.  It has some similarities to DSEK, but also a number of dramatic differences in donor preparation, manipulation in the eye, and post operative care.

We are now covering DMEK in our two-day DSEK / DSAEK / DMEK Advanced Cornea Courses, but this offering is a one-day intensive course on DMEK for those already experienced in DSAEK/DSEK.

Download the DMEK Information Agenda and Program

Download the DMEK Registration Form

Intended Audience

This educational activity is intended for experienced DSEK / DSAEK surgeons.  Other surgeons are encouraged to attend our two-day DSEK / DSAEK / DMEK Advanced Cornea Course.

Registration

Registration fee is U.S. $2,000.  Payment required in advance to guarantee placement.  Fax or email attached registration form early.  Provide credit card information or make checks payable to Price Vision Group.  If paying by check, please fax or email registration form in advance to tentatively hold your place.

What do I bring?

Participating physicians should bring following items: 

• 0.5 forceps
• 0.12 forceps
• Small, smooth tying forceps
• Small angled forceps
• Sinsky hook
• Cyclodialysis spatulaOne donor viewing chamber, if possible    
• At least 4-5 human corneal scleral rims no more than 7-10 days old (cell counts  don’t matter)

You may bring your practice tissue with you or ship it to us.

Use Federal Express “First Overnight Delivery.”
Identify the package as Research Tissue and send it to:

Price Vision Group
Attention:  DMEK Course – Your Name
9002 N. Meridian Street, Suite 101
 Indianapolis, IN
(317) 844-5530

Accommodations

Homewood Suites by Hilton.   Price Vision Group has a special room rate of $99 per night for a King or Twin Master Suite at the Homewood Suites by Hilton located at 2501 E. 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN  46240, about three miles from Price Vision Group.  A complimentary breakfast buffet and evening hors d’oeuvres are included in the rate.  All rooms are suites with separate bedroom and living room, and a kitchen.

Reservations:  Please call the hotel directly at (317) 253-1919 and ask for Group Reservations:  DMEK (Price Vision Group). 

Homewood Suites provides a shuttle to Price Vision Group and locations within five miles of the hotel (not to the airport). 

AMA PRA Category 2 CME

According to the American Medical Association, physicians individually may determine the educational value of the AMA PRA Category 2 activities in which they participate.  Physicians may claim one (1) AMA PRA Category 2 credit for each 60-minute hour engaged in the learning activity. 

Questions?

Contact Wendy Mickler, Price Vision Group Education Coordinator: 
(Tel) 1.317.814.2823,  wendymickler@pricevisiongroup.net

Sponsored by Cornea Research Foundation of America
and Price Vision Group