Delayed Descemet's membrane detachment after successful cataract surgery: a case report
The detachment of Descemet's membrane can be a serious complication following cataract surgery, leading to severe corneal edema and reduced visual acuity. This report describes an unusual case of Descemet's membrane detachment 6 months after successful phacoemulsification, documented by anterior segment optic coherence tomography (OCT; RTVue, Optovue). The eye was treated successfully with pneumatic descemetopexy and transcorneal suturing, with reattachment of Descemet's membrane. This report should alert physicians that delayed corneal edema can be related to late-onset Descemet's membrane detachment, which requires proper treatment to avoid permanent corneal decompensation.
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Main Authors: | Walsh,Aileen, Biancardi,Ana Luiza, Crema,Armando Stefano |
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Format: | Digital revista |
Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Oftalmologia
2012
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Online Access: | http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0034-72802012000500012 |
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