title: Stripping of Descemet's membrane associated with intraocular lens implantation.
abstract: Stripping of Descemet's membrane (DM) occurred during intraocular lens implantation in three patients. We repositioned and anchored DM with an intracameral air bubble and through-and-through No. 10-0 nylon sutures. The favorable visual results achieved in cases of large, scrolled, nonplanar detachments reinforce the advantage of surgical repositioning. Descemetopexy with reverse through-and-through sutures in a "closed system" is recommended.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000379:methods; D003886:Descemet Membrane / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014792:Visual Acuity