PURPOSE: To report two cases of Descemet membrane detachment associated with hemorrhage after alkali burn to the cornea. DESIGN: Observational case reports. METHODS: We describe two patients with detachment of Descemet membrane associated with hemorrhage after alkali burns to the cornea. RESULTS: Patient 1 received a splash of caustic soda to the face. Descemet membrane detachment with hemorrhage was present. An attempt at reattachment using intraocular gases failed. Patient 2 sustained a chemical burn secondary to an airbag injury. A thickened, detached Descemet membrane associated with a hyphema was evident. CONCLUSIONS: Detachments of Descemet membrane associated with alkali burns are often accompanied by irreversible endothelial cell damage.
PURPOSE: To report two cases of Descemet membrane detachment associated with hemorrhage after alkali burn to the cornea. DESIGN: Observational case reports. METHODS: We describe two patients with detachment of Descemet membrane associated with hemorrhage after alkali burns to the cornea. RESULTS:Patient 1 received a splash of caustic soda to the face. Descemet membrane detachment with hemorrhage was present. An attempt at reattachment using intraocular gases failed. Patient 2 sustained a chemical burn secondary to an airbag injury. A thickened, detached Descemet membrane associated with a hyphema was evident. CONCLUSIONS: Detachments of Descemet membrane associated with alkali burns are often accompanied by irreversible endothelial cell damage.