Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10220795 | Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery | 2018 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
We present a case in which a different approach was used to treat an eye with dense cataract associated with an irregular failed full-thickness corneal graft. After cataract surgery, a foldable intraocular pinhole was implanted in the capsular bag to treat the irregular corneal astigmatism. Next, a Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty graft was used to improve transparency in the failed penetrating keratoplasty. This approach addressed the cataract, irregular cornea, and failed graft through a standard 2.2Â mm clear corneal phacoemulsification incision, thus avoiding open-sky surgical time and expediting visual rehabilitation.
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Authors
Bruno Lovaglio Cançado MD, PhD, Fernando Cançado MD, PhD, Claudio Lovaglio Cançado MD, Marcony R. MD, PhD,