SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Roger F. Steinert, M.D., from The University of California, Irvine, performed the first laser-enabled corneal transplant using customized, shaped corneal tissue prepared by Eye Bank professionals. "Eye bank-prepared tissue using lasers will revolutionize corneal transplantation because it is more precise and customized for the patient," said Dr. Steinert. The procedure, performed on a young patient, is technically known as IntraLase Enabled Keratoplasty (IEK).
