Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty for corneal decompensation caused by herpes simplex virus endotheliitis

We report a case of corneal decompensation caused by recurrent herpetic endotheliitis that was treated successfully with Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK). A 62-year-old woman presented with a history of recurrent herpetic infections in the right cornea. After topical and systemic treatment with antivirals and steroids for 5  months, DMEK combined with cataract surgery was performed. Two weeks after DMEK, the corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA) in the affected eye was 0.3 (20/60).
Source: Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery - Category: Opthalmology Authors: Tags: Case report Source Type: research