DMEK Best Practices – Real life (t)issues
NIIOS | AER is organizing a series of online DMEK Best Practices sessions starting fall 2024. These sessions are not only for corneal surgeons but also for OR assistants, eye bank staff, optometrists, and other professionals involved in the field. Whether you’re in the OR, working in the consultation room, managing logistics, or preparing donor tissue, every role is crucial to the success of the transplantation. The synergy among these roles ensures that patients receive the best possible (and timely) care.
What can you expect? We will share practical knowledge, tips, and tricks to elevate the DMEK technique to the highest possible level. These sessions are freely accessible and will be tailored to current developments and experiences in the field. We collaborate with colleagues who share their experiences and insights, allowing you to benefit directly from what works in practice. Relevant insights from each session, depending on the session, will be shared on our website in the form of visual and/or audio material.
The next DMEK Best Practices session is scheduled for Tuesday, November 11th, 2025, at 19:00 (CEST/Amsterdam time), with the topic:
Donor-Patient matching
Matching the right donor to each patient can enhance the outcomes of DMEK surgery. Factors such as donor and patient age, graft characteristics, and anterior chamber depth can influence surgical handling, visual recovery and long-term results. Thoughtful consideration of these parameters helps ensure optimal compatibility between donor tissue and recipient needs. Join this session to explore donor–patient matching from both eye bank and surgeon perspectives, highlighting how collaboration can refine selection criteria and streamline DMEK surgery.
Speakers:
Jacqueline van der Wees: From Donor to Tissue: Eye Bank Matching Processes
Lamis Baydoun: Clinical Perspective: Matching for Optimal Surgical Outcomes
Moderator:
️Julia Nijenhuis
Registration
Sign up today via this form and join a network of professionals who are working together to advance DMEK transplants. The session is free of charge and will be tailored to current developments and field experiences.
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