title: Spontaneously resolving descemet's membrane detachment caused by an ophthalmic viscosurgical device during cataract surgery.
abstract: We present a case of a central Descemet's membrane detachment (DMD) induced by an Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Device during phacoemulsification surgery that resolved spontaneously, leaving a best spectacle corrected visual acuity of 20/20. The detachment was monitored with serial anterior segment optical coherence tomography images. Most cases of central DMD reported in the literature have been managed surgically to facilitate rapid visual recovery and minimize the risk of scarring. Our case adds to the literature in providing an alternative management strategy where surgical intervention may not be possible.
authors.affiliation: Save Sight Institute, Sydney University, Australia ; Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, Australia.
authors.forename: Chameen
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Samarawickrama
authors.affiliation: Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, Australia.
authors.forename: Jacqueline
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Beltz
authors.affiliation: Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, Australia.
authors.forename: Elsie
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Chan
keywords: Cataract complication; Descemet’s membrane; Descemet’s membrane detachment; Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Device (OVD); Phacoemulsification