title: Management of Descemet's membrane detachment.
abstract: Detachment of Descemet's membrane is a rare but serious complication of cataract surgery. Most surgeons attempt to reposition the membrane by injecting air, slow-reabsorbing gases, or viscoelastic substances into the anterior chamber. We describe five cases of subtotal detachment without rolled scroll. These cases recovered spontaneously after two to three months. We believe that conservative treatment in such cases is indicated and has a good chance of favorable outcome.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Meir Hospital, Sapir Medical Center, Kfar-Saba, Israel.
authors.forename: E I
authors.initials: EI
authors.lastname: Assia
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Levkovich-Verbin
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Blumenthal
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D003886:Descemet Membrane / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012075:Remission, Spontaneous; D014792:Visual Acuity