Abstract:

Endothelial keratoplasty has become the first choice for the treatment of endothelial dysfunction. Compared with penetrating keratoplasty, endothelial keratoplasty preserved the biologial integrity of the anterior segment，better and faster recovery of postoperative visual, reduced complications greatly.In this paper, the development of endothelial keratoplasty, the main surgical methods, the advantages and disadvantages of the operation and postoperative complications are reviewed in order to provide reference for clinical application.(Int Rev Ophthalmol,  2017,  41:   336-341)