Surgical Repair of Descemet’s Membrane Detachment Following Phacoemulsification by Intracameral Air Injection and Suture Fixation
Keywords:
Descemet membrane, Intraocular pressure, Viscoelastic substances
Abstract
Post-surgical Descemet’s membrane detachment is a rare complication that has a serious visual impact if not treated adequately. This report is of a 74-year-old patient with Descemet’s membrane detachment after phacoemulsification who underwent successful repair by intracameral air injection and suture fixation.
How to Cite
Kannan, B., Balaji, V., Gonvindarajan, K., & Kummararaj, S. (1). Surgical Repair of Descemet’s Membrane Detachment Following Phacoemulsification by Intracameral Air Injection and Suture Fixation. Asian Journal of Ophthalmology, 12(4), 221-223. https://doi.org/10.35119/asjoo.v12i4.323
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