Abstract
To observe the indication, surgical principle, clinical results and complications of microkeratome-assisted deep lamellar endothelial keratoplasty (DLEK). DLEK was performed in six patients with bullous keratopathy. One of the six patients underwent DLEK combined with vitrectomy under temporary artificial corneal and intraocular foreign-body removal. Another underwent DLEK combined with vitrectomy and posterior chamber intraocular lens implantation. The patients were followed up for 6 approximately 9 months. The postoperative best-corrected visual acuity showed clear improvement in 5 cases. Endothelial cell density averaged (2481 +/- 212) cells/mm(2). Pachymetry averaged (549 +/- 61) micro m. Astigmatism averaged (2.04 +/- 1.19) D. No serious complication was found. DLEK is an alternative choice for PKP. It may offer further advantages over conventional PKP surgery, and could serve as a surgical technique in endothelial keratoplasty. A long-term follow-up in a larger patient population is needed to confirm our initial results.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
