Keratoplasty for pseudophakic keratopathy.
Penetrating corneal grafts were performed on 15 eyes with keratopathy due to implantation of iris-supported intraocular lenses, on one eye with keratopathy due to an anterior chamber lens, and one eye with keratopathy due to a posterior chamber lens. A systematic meticulous surgical technique, with a softened eye, the use of a Flieringa ring, anterior vitrectomy and sodium hyaluronate (Healon) have resulted in clear grafts in all except in four eyes. Although most grafts have remained clear, the visual results are poor mainly due to glaucoma and/or maculopathy. Every effort was made to retain the implants and some were repositioned and sutured to the iris. Long-term postoperative follow-up, with good patient compliance and the judicious use of topical corticosteroids and timolol, is essential to maintain clear grafts.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D016039:Corneal Transplantation; D004487:Edema / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery*; D014792:Visual Acuity; D014821:Vitrectomy