Purpose:The aim of this review is to examine the techniques, complications, and outcomes of Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) in aphakic, aniridic, and vitrectomized eyes.Methods:A literature search was conducted in the MEDLINE database (via PubMed), using as keywords "(DMEK) AND (aphakia OR aniridia OR vitrectomy OR vitrectomized)."The research was limited to 10 years (January 2014-March 2024), in view of lack of literature before 2014. Articles, including case reports and case series, were included.Results:Twenty articles were included. No randomized controlled trials were found nor comparative studies with more than 1 technique used. Mean rebubbling rate in complex eyes was 29%, whereas mean endothelial cell loss at 6 months was 37%. The mean postoperative visual acuity improved from 1.47 logarithm of the minimal angle of resolution to 0.7 logarithm of the minimal angle of resolution.Conclusions:Despite being more challenging, compared with the techniques reported in literature, DMEK can be considered a valid option for the management of endothelial decompensation in complex eyes, with rebubbling rate and endothelial cell loss at 6 months, which are similar to non-complex eyes.

Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty in Aphakic, Aniridic, and Vitrectomized Eyes: A Review

Romano D.;Romano V.;
2024-01-01

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Purpose:The aim of this review is to examine the techniques, complications, and outcomes of Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) in aphakic, aniridic, and vitrectomized eyes.Methods:A literature search was conducted in the MEDLINE database (via PubMed), using as keywords "(DMEK) AND (aphakia OR aniridia OR vitrectomy OR vitrectomized)."The research was limited to 10 years (January 2014-March 2024), in view of lack of literature before 2014. Articles, including case reports and case series, were included.Results:Twenty articles were included. No randomized controlled trials were found nor comparative studies with more than 1 technique used. Mean rebubbling rate in complex eyes was 29%, whereas mean endothelial cell loss at 6 months was 37%. The mean postoperative visual acuity improved from 1.47 logarithm of the minimal angle of resolution to 0.7 logarithm of the minimal angle of resolution.Conclusions:Despite being more challenging, compared with the techniques reported in literature, DMEK can be considered a valid option for the management of endothelial decompensation in complex eyes, with rebubbling rate and endothelial cell loss at 6 months, which are similar to non-complex eyes.
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