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Retrocorneal membranes after penetrating keratoplasty

Zemba Mihail1, Stamate Alina-Cristina1, Schmitzer Speranta2

  • 1"Dr. Carol Davila" Central Military Emergency University Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology, Bucharest, Romania.

Romanian Journal of Ophthalmology
|February 17, 2018
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This review discusses retrocorneal membranes, a rare complication after penetrating keratoplasty. Understanding their pathogenesis is key to effective ophthalmologist management.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Corneal Surgery
  • Ocular Pathology

Background:

  • Penetrating keratoplasty can lead to rare complications.
  • Retrocorneal membranes are a significant challenge post-keratoplasty.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a rare complication after penetrating keratoplasty.
  • To review the main types of retrocorneal membranes.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of retrocorneal membranes.
  • Analysis of incidence, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment.

Main Results:

  • Several types of retrocorneal membranes exist.
  • Each type presents unique challenges in diagnosis and management.

Conclusions:

  • Management of retrocorneal membranes is challenging for ophthalmologists.
  • Improved understanding of pathogenesis can lead to more specific and efficient treatments.
Keywords:
epithelial downgrowthfibrous ingrowthretained host’s Descemet’s membraneretrocorneal membrane

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