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Swarupa Kancherla1, Ann Shue, Mohammad Faizan Pathan
1*Children's Eye Center, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, Pittsburgh, PA; and †Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
Cornea
|January 28, 2017
Summary
Forceps-assisted delivery can cause Descemet membrane (DM) detachment, leading to corneal clouding in newborns. Air injection alone may not suffice for DM reattachment, requiring alternative surgical interventions.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Neonatal Care
- Surgical Techniques
Background:
- Birth trauma, particularly from forceps-assisted delivery, can result in ocular complications.
- Descemet membrane (DM) detachment is a rare but serious condition affecting the innermost corneal layer.
