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Visual Recovery and Endothelial Repopulation after DMEK Graft Removal and Vitrectomy for Late Endophthalmitis: A Case
Eszter Szalai1, Michael W Belin2, Zsuzsanna Szijártó1
1Department of Ophthalmology, University of Pecs Medical School, Pécs, Hungary.
Introduction:
The aim of the study was to report a unique case with excellent clinical outcomes after late endophthalmitis following Descemet's membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) surgery requiring donor graft removal without replacement.
Case Presentation:
A 67-year-old female with a prior ocular history of bilateral cataract surgery, Fuchs endothelial dystrophy, and pseudophakic DMEK in the left eye presented with endophthalmitis 2 months after keratoplasty. DMEK graft removal without replacement with an intracameral washout, pars plana vitrectomy, intracameral, and intravitreal antibiotics resulted in an excellent visual outcome (20/25).
Conclusion:
This is a unique case of late endophthalmitis following DMEK surgery requiring graft removal and pars plana vitrectomy with excellent visual recovery without donor replacement.
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