Descemetocoele from exposure keratopathy.
We present a case of descemetocoele secondary to facial nerve palsy causing exposure keratopathy. To prevent further ocular morbidity, a central tarsorrhaphy was performed. On follow-up two weeks later, no further deterioration of the eye was detected.
Yap
Yew Chong
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Department of Ophthalmology, Watford General Hospital, Watford, Herts, WD18 0HB, UK. eyapyc@gmail.com
Mandalia
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Brien
Paul O
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Barampouti
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Kodati
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D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D003886:Descemet Membrane / Q000293:injuries* / Q000473:pathology; D005143:Eyelids / Q000601:surgery; D005158:Facial Paralysis / Q000150:complications*; D006547:Hernia / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D059685:Herniorrhaphy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013508:Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures; D013536:Suture Techniques