Delayed Descemet's membrane detachment after successful cataract surgery: a case report

Abstract

The detachment of Descemet's membrane can be a serious complication following cataract surgery, leading to severe corneal edema and reduced visual acuity. This report describes an unusual case of Descemet's membrane detachment 6 months after successful phacoemulsification, documented by anterior segment optic coherence tomography (OCT; RTVue, Optovue). The eye was treated successfully with pneumatic descemetopexy and transcorneal suturing, with reattachment of Descemet's membrane. This report should alert physicians that delayed corneal edema can be related to late-onset Descemet's membrane detachment, which requires proper treatment to avoid permanent corneal decompensation.

Keywords

• Lâmina limitante posterior da córnea
• Edema da córnea
• Facoemulsificação
• Complicações pós-operatórias
• Tomografia de coerência óptica
• Relatos de casos