Treatment of anterior corneal scarring, following DSAEK graft failure, with combined graft exchange and phototherapeutic keratectomy.

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Serval ID
serval:BIB_16650A82F240
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Collection
Publications
Title
Treatment of anterior corneal scarring, following DSAEK graft failure, with combined graft exchange and phototherapeutic keratectomy.
Journal
Eye and vision
Author(s)
Kymionis G., Oikonomakis K., Petrelli M., Andreanos K., Mouchtouris A., Georgalas I.
ISSN
2326-0254 (Print)
ISSN-L
2326-0254
Publication state
Published
Issued date
04/05/2017
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
4
Pages
12
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Journal Article
Publication Status: epublish
Abstract
To present a method, alternative to penetrating keratoplasty, for the restoration of impaired corneal clarity with anterior stromal scarring following long-standing corneal graft failure.
A 48-year old female who had previously underwent Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) for the treatment of pseudophakic bullous keratopathy, presented with long-standing corneal oedema and anterior corneal scarring. A significant improvement in corrected distance visual acuity was demonstrated, as corneal clarity was restored following graft exchange and phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK).
The combination of corneal graft exchange and phototherapeutic keratectomy may represent an effective therapeutic option for long-standing corneal oedema with concomitant anterior corneal scarring after failure of a DSAEK graft.

Keywords
Anterior corneal scar, DSAEK failure, Graft exchange, Phototherapeutic keratectomy
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Open Access
Yes
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20/08/2019 12:45
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