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Cataract surgery in Fuchs' dystrophy.

Gerami D Seitzman1

  • 1Department of Cornea, External Diseases, and Uveitis, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Maryland 21215, USA. gseitzma@lifebridgehealth.org

Current Opinion in Ophthalmology
|July 8, 2005
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Cataract surgery in Fuchs

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Corneal Science

Background:

  • Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy is a progressive corneal disorder.
  • Corneal decompensation can occur post-cataract surgery in affected patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Review pathogenesis of corneal edema in Fuchs' dystrophy.
  • Identify risk factors for endothelial cell loss during cataract surgery.
  • Determine indications for cataract surgery alone versus combined with keratoplasty.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of pathogenesis, risk factors, and surgical indications.
  • Analysis of preoperative and intraoperative factors influencing endothelial cell count.

Main Results:

  • Multifactorial endothelial cell loss in Fuchs' dystrophy involves apoptosis and aquaporin gene regulation.

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  • Preoperative risk factors include age, sex, diabetes, ocular inflammation/trauma, and contact lens wear.
  • Intraoperative protective measures include soft-shell technique, efficient cataract removal, and surgeon experience.

    • Conclusions:

    • Cataract surgery in Fuchs' dystrophy can be successful with awareness of endothelial cell factors.
    • Patients must be informed about the progressive nature of Fuchs' dystrophy and potential need for keratoplasty.