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Retained Descemet's membrane after penetrating keratoplasty
Yen-Po Chen1, Peter C C Lai, Phil Y F Chen
1Department of Ophthalmology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China.
Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
|October 3, 2003
Summary
Retained Descemet
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Corneal Surgery
Background:
- Retained Descemet's membrane is a rare complication following penetrating keratoplasty (PKP).
- This condition can lead to graft opacity and compromise visual outcomes.
Observation:
- A case report of a 53-year-old male patient experiencing retained Descemet's membrane after PKP.
- The patient underwent secondary surgery 3 months post-PKP.
Findings:
- Simultaneous surgical removal of the retained membrane and phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation was performed.
- The corneal graft remained clear, and visual acuity was excellent 2 years after the secondary procedure.
Implications:
- This case highlights the successful management of retained Descemet's membrane.
- Early intervention can restore graft clarity and visual function after penetrating keratoplasty.