title: Results of penetrating keratoplasty with cataract extraction and intraocular lens implantation in Fuchs' dystrophy.
abstract: Combined procedure was performed in 25 eyes and triple procedure in 32 eyes of Fuchs' dystrophy. Pre-operative visual acuity was 20/100 or less in 63.2% of eyes. The graft was clear in 76% of combined procedure and in 97% of triple procedure eyes. Post-operative visual acuity of 20/40 or better was obtained in 57.9% of eyes. The common cause of graft failure was allograft reaction. The other causes attributable to visual failure were opacification of posterior capsule, secondary glaucoma, macular degeneration and pre-existing glaucomatous cupping. Intraocular lens insertion at the time of surgery helps in rapid visual rehabilitation.
authors.forename: S C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Reddy
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Gupta
authors.forename: G N
authors.initials: GN
authors.lastname: Rao
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002387:Cataract Extraction; D003317:Corneal Dystrophies, Hereditary / Q000601:surgery*; D016039:Corneal Transplantation; D005260:Female; D005642:Fuchs' Endothelial Dystrophy / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged