ISSN: 2155-9570
Hamidreza Torabi, Seyed-Hashem Daryabari
This report describe the anatomical and visual outcomes of concurrent pars planavitrectomy (PPV) and Descemet
stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) for the management of a case with pseudophakic bullous
keratopathy (PBK) and intraocular lens (IOL) dislocation following complicated phacoemulsification surgery.
A 72-year-old woman was referred to our clinic 7 days after complicated phacoemulsification surgery. Severe corneal
edema and IOL dislocation into the vitreous cavity was noticed on examination. After 2 months of conservative
treatment, corneal edema remained persistent, so concurrent 23-gauge PPV, DSAEK and iris supported IOL
implantation were performed in the single surgical procedure.
One year after operation, the cornea was clear, retina was attached and best corrected visual acuity was 20/32. This
report showed that concurrent PPV and DSAEK may be safe and effective option for the management of severely
complicated Phacoemulsification surgery with PBK and IOL dislocation into the vitreous cavity.