Patient Information for Fuchs Dystrophy Surgery (DWEK)(Without Cornea Transplant) Dr. Greg Moloney

Sydney Ophthalmologist, Dr. Greg Moloney MBBS (Hons), MMed, FRANZCO, FRCSC, has developed a revolutionary new surgical procedure to treat Fuchs Dystrophy without needing to do a Cornea Transplant. The surgery is called Descemetorhexis without endothelial keratoplasty - or DWEK.

This video explains the surgery, why it is necessary, how it is done and, through detailed instructions, the importance of the patient's commitment to participating in their own healing process after surgery.

The video was made with the approval and assistance of The Sydney Eye Hospital. Some of the footage was taken from the ABC 7.30 Report aired on Thu 15 Aug 2019. To see the full story visit

No funding or exchange of money was involved in the making of this video.

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