Prevention and management of Descemet’s stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty complications
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Sonia H. Yoo, MD
Sonia H. Yoo, MD, is an associate professor of ophthalmology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
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Victoria Chang, BS
Victoria Chang, BS, is a fourth-year medical student at the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine and is working full time this year with Dr. Sonia H. Yoo at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute.
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Descemet's stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) is becoming the treatment of choice for corneal endothelial failure due to its better preservation of the globe's integrity, typically faster visual rehabilitation and more predictable visual outcomes compared with conventional penetrating keratoplasty.1 Nonetheless, as with any ocular surgery, intraoperative and postoperative complications can occur. Taking appropriate preventive measures and being aware of potential complications and their optimal management can greatly increase the chances of a favorable postoperative outcome. This article discusses how to prevent these complications and how best to handle them if they do occur. View Full Text
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