5th Avenue Eye Center

DSAEK (DSEK) or endothelial keratoplasty

What is Corneal Edema? Corneal edema is a swelling of the cornea, which is the transparent dome at the front of the eye (similar to a window) which covers the iris. The cornea works with the lens to refract light and help the eye to focus. It must be clear for us to have sharp vision. When the cornea swells, it is often because of a problem with the endothelial layer of the cornea. The endothelial layer makes up...