Successful Re-attachment of Descemet's Membrane After Cataract Surgery with Pneumatic Descemetopexy and Short Term Gas Fill: A Case Report

Abstract

Descement's membrane detachment (DMD) is a rare complication that may occur after cataract surgery. I will describe a case of extensive visually significant Descemet's detachment after cataract surgery that was treated successfully with pneumatic descemetopexy and short-term gas fill.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 23, 2020
Accession Number
AD1101351

Entities

People

  • Anthony J. Johnson
  • Nikhil J. Godbole
  • Samuel D. Hobbs

Organizations

  • 59th Medical Wing

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anatomy
  • Attachment
  • Cataracts
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Eye Diseases
  • Membranes

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

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  • Vision Science/Vision Psychology/Cognitive Neuroscience.