| Literature DB >> 7746633 |
T L Steinemann1, K Henry, M F Brown.
Abstract
Retention of the host's Descemet's membrane is an unusual complication of penetrating keratoplasty. The membrane may opacify and even threaten the health of the transplant. Following creation of a central opening with the Nd:YAG laser in such a case, visual acuity improved from counts fingers at 5 ft to 20/100.Mesh:
Year: 1995 PMID: 7746633
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ophthalmic Surg ISSN: 0022-023X