Corneal Tomography Changes and Refractive Outcomes After Descemet Stripping Without Endothelial Keratoplasty

Conclusions: DWEK induces an increased central posterior float localized to the site of Descemet membrane stripping, confirming the need for centralized stripping. Irregular astigmatism can occur after DWEK but is typically minimal and occurs more commonly in the setting of preoperative irregular astigmatism. DWEK induces about a 0.5 D hyperopic shift, which should be considered when determining intraocular lens power with simultaneous surgery.
Source: Cornea - Category: Opthalmology Tags: Clinical Science Source Type: research