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DSAEK (Descemet Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty) is the right choice when the eye's anterior segment is too complex for DMEK — for example after prior glaucoma tubes, a very shallow chamber, or aniridia. It transplants a thin layer of stroma along with the endothelium, giving more graft handling tolerance. From $3,500 with internationally certified donor tissue.
Why choose us
Trained directly under Prof. Mark A. Terry — one of the original developers of DSAEK. Same technique, same protocols.
DSAEK is forgiving. The thicker tissue makes it the right choice for complex eyes — prior glaucoma tubes, very shallow anterior chambers, aniridia, infant cases.
DSAEK preserves the front surface of the cornea — no full-thickness incision, no sutures across the whole graft. Visual recovery is much faster than PKP.
Donor tissue imported from VisionGift, Saving Sight (USA), or European eye banks. Full chain-of-custody documentation, ≤48h sourcing.
Do you wake up with foggy vision?
Endothelial dystrophy (Fuchs / inner-cell loss) causes foggy vision that's worst in the morning and improves slightly through the day. Drag the divider to see what patients experience.
Soft halos and glare around lights — especially in low-light conditions
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A clear inner cornea keeps vision crisp
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A clear inner cornea keeps vision crisp
Foggy as if looking through a misted window — worst in the morning
Uniformly blurred letters — improves slightly through the day but never sharpens
DMEK and DSAEK restore transparency with rapid recovery
Procedures & pricing
Final cost is set after clinical examination. Local-currency equivalents available on request. Insurance reports issued for international patients.
| Procedure | Best for | From (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| DSAEK (standard) | Conventional DSAEK with a 100–150 micron stromal layer + endothelium. | $3,500 – $4,500 |
| Ultra-thin DSAEK (UT-DSAEK) | Donor tissue dissected to 50–100 microns. Closer visual outcome to DMEK. | $3,800 – $5,000 |
| DSAEK + cataract surgery (triple) | Combined procedure for Fuchs patients with cataract. | $4,500 – $5,800 |
Common questions
We'll review your specular microscopy, OCT, and any prior surgical history and recommend whether DMEK, DSAEK, or another transplant approach is right for your eye — and the all-in cost.