Descemetectomy as therapy option for visually disturbing roll in Descemet's membrane
Cursiefen C, Bachmann B (2013)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2013
Journal
Book Volume: 110
Pages Range: 872-5
Journal Issue: 9
DOI: 10.1007/s00347-012-2761-2
Abstract
The aim was to demonstrate the feasibility of targeted removal of a central visually disturbing roll in Descemet's membrane after complicated cataract surgery.Case report: a 76-year-old patient complained of halos and reduced visual acuity after external cataract surgery. At slit-lamp examination a central roll in Descemet's membrane was found (2 × 2 mm).A targeted central descemetectomy was performed by circular descemetorhexis around the defect. Early postoperative visual acuity improved and halos disappeared. At 2 months postoperatively best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was 1.0 and the endothelial cell count was not significantly changed.Central targeted descemetorhexis is a safe therapeutic option for visually disturbing defects of Descemet's membrane.
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APA:
Cursiefen, C., & Bachmann, B. (2013). Descemetectomy as therapy option for visually disturbing roll in Descemet's membrane. Ophthalmologe, 110(9), 872-5. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00347-012-2761-2
MLA:
Cursiefen, C., and B. Bachmann. "Descemetectomy as therapy option for visually disturbing roll in Descemet's membrane." Ophthalmologe 110.9 (2013): 872-5.
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