Science and Research
DWEK: Descemetorhexis for guttatae predominant Fuchs’ Endothelial Dystrophy: A prospective, interventional case series
This study is investigating whether the DWEK procedure will successfully allow for healthy endothelial cells from the untouched, outside areas of the cornea to regenerate and heal the central cornea in patients with Fuch’s endothelial dystrophy.
Overview
This study is investigating the DWEK surgical procedure – in which a small area of the diseased endothelium and Descemet’s membrane in the centre of the cornea are removed – in patients with Fuchs’ endothelial dystrophy, whose vision is degraded mainly by the build-up of the protein spots (‘guttatae’) on the endothelium, before the cornea has become significantly swollen.
The primary objective is to investigate whether the DWEK procedure will successfully allow for healthy endothelial cells from the untouched, outside areas of the cornea to regenerate and heal the central cornea in these patients.
For further information about this study please contact the Clinical Trials Research Centre on (03) 99298076 or email trials@cera.org.au.
- Principal Investigator
Associate Professor Elaine Chong
Dr Elsie Chan
This study is investigating the DWEK surgical procedure – in which a small area of the diseased endothelium and Descemet’s membrane in the centre of the cornea are removed – in patients with Fuchs’ endothelial dystrophy, whose vision is degraded mainly by the build-up of the protein spots (‘guttatae’) on the endothelium, before the cornea has become significantly swollen.
The primary objective is to investigate whether the DWEK procedure will successfully allow for healthy endothelial cells from the untouched, outside areas of the cornea to regenerate and heal the central cornea in these patients.
For further information about this study please contact the Clinical Trials Research Centre on (03) 99298076 or email trials@cera.org.au.
- Principal Investigator