Who performed the first EK transplant in 1998, and in which country?

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Who performed the first EK transplant in 1998, and in which country?

Endothelial keratoplasty (EK) is about replacing just the inner endothelial layer of the cornea, which lets patients recover vision faster and with fewer issues than full-thickness transplants. The first EK transplant happened in 1998 and was performed by Dr. Gerrit Melles in the Netherlands, marking the start of this lamellar approach to corneal transplantation. The other countries listed later made important contributions, but the pioneering procedure in 1998 took place in the Netherlands.

Endothelial keratoplasty (EK) is about replacing just the inner endothelial layer of the cornea, which lets patients recover vision faster and with fewer issues than full-thickness transplants. The first EK transplant happened in 1998 and was performed by Dr. Gerrit Melles in the Netherlands, marking the start of this lamellar approach to corneal transplantation. The other countries listed later made important contributions, but the pioneering procedure in 1998 took place in the Netherlands.

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