Visual Recovery and Endothelial Repopulation after DMEK Graft Removal and Vitrectomy for Late Endophthalmitis: A Case Report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The aim of the study was to report a unique case with excellent clinical outcomes after late endophthalmitis following Descemet's membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) surgery requiring donor graft removal without replacement.

Case presentation

A 67-year-old female with a prior ocular history of bilateral cataract surgery, Fuchs endothelial dystrophy, and pseudophakic DMEK in the left eye presented with endophthalmitis 2 months after keratoplasty. DMEK graft removal without replacement with an intracameral washout, pars plana vitrectomy, intracameral, and intravitreal antibiotics resulted in an excellent visual outcome (20/25).

Conclusion

This is a unique case of late endophthalmitis following DMEK surgery requiring graft removal and pars plana vitrect

SUBMITTER: Szalai E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11501103 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature