Phacoemulsification and Descemet's membrane endothelial keratoplasty in the presence of a corneal scar

To report the surgical outcome and visual rehabilitation of a patient with Fuchs' dystrophy diagnosed with endothelial dysfunction associated with subepithelial and deep corneal scar and advanced cataract, treated with DMEK combined with phacoemulsification and intraocular lens (IOL) implantati...

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Published in:Vision Pan-America 2015-10, Vol.14 (3), p.80-81
Main Authors: Nicolas Cesario Pereira, Moiyama, Aline, Isabel Camila Amorim Gonzaga, Adriana dos Santos Forseto
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case reports
DMEK, Phacoemulsification, Cataract, Endothelial Keratoplasty
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Summary:To report the surgical outcome and visual rehabilitation of a patient with Fuchs' dystrophy diagnosed with endothelial dysfunction associated with subepithelial and deep corneal scar and advanced cataract, treated with DMEK combined with phacoemulsification and intraocular lens (IOL) implantation, followed by phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK).
ISSN:2219-4665
2219-4673
DOI:10.15324/vpa.v14i3.296