Therapeutic Challenges and Prognosis of Descemet's Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty in Herpes Simplex Eye Disease

Cornea
Youssef AbdelmassihEric E Gabison

Abstract

To describe the functional outcome, postoperative complications, and complication management of Descemet's membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) in corneal decompensation secondary to Herpes simplex eye disease (HED). This retrospective interventional case series included 17 eyes that received DMEK for endothelial decompensation secondary to HED. Complete ophthalmological examination, including corrected-distance visual acuity (CDVA), anterior segment slit-lamp, and optical coherence tomography assessment, were performed preoperatively and postoperatively at regular follow-up intervals. Visual outcome and complication rates were compared with those of 72 consecutive eyes that received DMEK for Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD) and pseudophakic bullous keratopathy (PBK) during the same period. Mean follow-up time was 11.1 ± 5.9 months (range 6-27). CDVA improved from 1.16 ± 0.46 logMAR to 0.62 ± 0.44 logMAR (P = 0.001). Corneal pachymetry significantly decreased from 695 ± 53 μm at day 1 to 569 ± 88 μm at 2 months (P < 0.001). Postoperative complications occurred in 12 eyes, including primary graft failure (12%), endotheliitis (29%), corneal ulcers (35%), and cystoid macular edema (18%). Most complications occurred s...Continue Reading

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