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Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital has become one of the few medical centres in Spain to perform Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK), the most advanced form of corneal transplantation.
This advanced procedure selectively replaces just the damaged endothelial layers of the cornea instead of replacing the entire tissue. This leads to a quicker recovery and better vision outcomes. The main challenge with DMEK is the handling of delicate donor tissue which requires extreme precision. However, the absence of sutures enhances patient recovery,” explained Dr Ramón Calvo Andrés, an ophthalmology specialist who collaborated on the hospital’s first successful procedure earlier this month.
DMEK restores corneal transparency to patients with endothelial disease, such as Fuchs dystrophy. It does not affect healthy tissue. “This technique significantly reduces swelling and visual impairment caused by endothelial failure,” added Dr Nabil Ragaei, Head of Ophthalmology at Quirónsalud Marbella.
DMEK has many benefits.
- Superior visual quality – A more natural recovery of sight.
- Faster healing – Patients notice improvements within weeks, unlike traditional transplants that require months.
- Low risk of rejection – Minimal tissue transplantation reduces immune response.
- Less discomfort – No need for stitches, improving corneal stability and comfort.
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Dr Ragaei is also a leader ophthalmology departments at Quirónsalud hospitals in Campo de Gibraltar, San José, and Toledo. His team uses cutting-edge technologies and a research-driven method to diagnose and treat a variety of eye disorders, including cataracts and retinal diseases to glaucoma.
About Quirónsalud
Quirónsalud is Spain’s leading healthcare group and a key player in Europe, operating over 180 medical centres, including 59 hospitals. The group has a reputation for medical research, education and pioneering advances in fields such as oncology. cardiology, neurology and endocrinology.
With eight hospitals and multiple specialist clinics across Andalusia, Quirónsalud remains at the forefront of private healthcare in the region.
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