Gentian violet (GV) ink associated reaction in a case of preloaded Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty: Case report.

Purpose: This report describes a case of Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) graft failure after non-clearing bullae over the area of the orientation mark on the graft.

Methods: Case report.

Results: The summary of the clinical presentation and workup is described, followed by a brief overview of the DMEK procedure and the gentian violet (GV) ink used to ensure the correct orientation of the DMEK graft.