Alternative Pre-loaded DMEK Option

We have heard your requests and would like to open the conversation to an alternative option to our currently offered, Weiss Glass Cannula – STRAIKO formerly known as Straiko Modified DMEK Jones tube that requires an incision size of approximately 3.2mm. Below are the options with links included to see more information.

OPTION 1: D.O.R.K Cannula
This DMEK inserter requires an incision size of approximately 2.4mm.

OPTION 2: Weiss Glass Cannula- LEITR
This DMEK inserter requires an incision size of approximately 2.0-2.2mm.

OPTION 3: CORONET™ DMEK EndoGlide™
This DMEK inserter requires an incision size of approximately 2.65mm.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Alyssa Hernandez at alyssa.a.hernandez@dcids.org.

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Our laboratories feature state-of-the-art equipment that exceeds all industry standards and undergoes routine cleaning to ensure the safety of the tissue we process.

Our laboratories feature state-of-the-art equipment that exceeds all industry standards and undergoes routine cleaning to ensure the safety of the tissue we process.

Our laboratories feature state-of-the-art equipment that exceeds all industry standards and undergoes routine cleaning to ensure the safety of the tissue we process.

Our laboratories feature state-of-the-art equipment that exceeds all industry standards and undergoes routine cleaning to ensure the safety of the tissue we process.

Our laboratories feature state-of-the-art equipment that exceeds all industry standards and undergoes routine cleaning to ensure the safety of the tissue we process.

Our laboratories feature state-of-the-art equipment that exceeds all industry standards and undergoes routine cleaning to ensure the safety of the tissue we process.

Our laboratories feature state-of-the-art equipment that exceeds all industry standards and undergoes routine cleaning to ensure the safety of the tissue we process.

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Alternative Pre-loaded DMEK Option

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