Air Descemetopexy as a Treatment of Iatrogenic Descemet's Membrane Detachment

Dr Veerendra V. Godbole; Dr Swapnagandha S.Halikar

Volume : III, Issue : VII, July - 2014

Air Descemetopexy as a Treatment of Iatrogenic Descemet's Membrane Detachment

Dr Veerendra V. Godbole, Dr Swapnagandha S. Halikar

Abstract :

Descemet�s memane detachment( DMD ) is not an uncommon occurrence during cataract surgery, however large detachments are rare and can lead to substantial diminution of vision. Early recognition and appropriate management is the key to a favorable visual outcome. In this report, we present a case of DMD and its management byintracameral air injection. In our method, we neither injected expanding gas nor used a suture. Consequently, there was little chance of increased intraocular pressure orsuture-induced astigmatism. This technique may be considered a relatively safe and simple surgical method for the management of postoperative DMD.