Descemet Membrane Endothelial Transfer (DMET) in Pseudophakic Bullous Keratopathy After DSEK—A Case Report and Review of Literature

Conclusions: DMET occurs commonly in eyes with Fuch endothelial dystrophy and rarely in patients with PBK. The mechanism of DMET in PBK probably occurs because of migration of the donor endothelial cells from partially attached Descemet stripping endothelial keratoplasty grafts to the host stroma, in contrast to Fuch endothelial dystrophy, where the endothelial cells from the periphery migrate to the center. Hence, waiting for spontaneous corneal clarity is pivotal because of DMET even in patients with PBK for at least 3 months.
Source: Cornea - Category: Opthalmology Tags: Case Report Source Type: research