Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) adoption, surgical barriers, and graft customization preference among corneal surgeons: A cross-sectional survey.

PLoS One · 2026 · PMC13193538 · PMID 42166456

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Although these differences did not reach statistical significance (Fisher’s exact test, p = 0.354 for difficulty and p = 0.782 for competence), a consistent trend toward improved performance with increasing surgical experience was observed.

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