Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty Different Strokes

A complete overview of Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (DALK), beginning with evolution, anatomy and preoperative evaluation, then discussing surgical techniques for DALK, as well as potential complications and outcomes. With contributions from recognised international authorities, the surgical procedures described include the conventional melles technique, the big bubble and double bubble technique, cannula assisted DALK, the groove and peel technique and diamond blade-guided DALK. A DVD demonstrating surgical techniques, intra-operative problems and their solutions is included.

Vishal Jhanji MD
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Cornea and External Eye Diseases, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Namrata Sharma MD DNB MNAMS
Additional Professor of Ophthalmology, Cornea and Refractive Surgery Services

Rasik B Vajpayee MS FRCS (Edin) FRANZCO
Professor of Ophthalmology, Head of Cornea and Refractive Surgery Services

Both at Dr Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, New Delhi, India