Descemet Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty for the Treatment of Combined Fuchs Corneal Endothelial Dystrophy and Keratoconus
Publication Date
2014
Journal Title
Cornea
Abstract
Purpose:To report the first case series of patients with Fuchs corneal endothelial dystrophy (FCD) and keratoconus (KCN) who underwent Descemet stripping endothelial keratoplasty (DSEK).Methods:This is a retrospective case series of 6 eyes of 4 patients with combined FCD and KCN who underwent DSEK at 3 different centers. Clinical information collected included corneal topography measurements, central corneal thickness, and endothelial cell count. Visual outcomes and change in keratometric measurements were evaluated.Results:The follow-up for patients ranged from 10 to 72 months. The best-corrected visual acuity was 20/40 or better in all 6 eyes. The mean keratometric measurements decreased in all cases (range of 0.5-5.8 diopters); however, topography still demonstrated an inferior steepening in each case.Conclusions:Patients with FCD and KCN have been previously reported as being managed with penetrating keratoplasty. We present 6 eyes of 4 patients who were managed with DSEK for the FCD. Topographically, the characteristic inferior steepening of KCN did not change; however, all patients with DSEK had flatter postoperative keratometric measurements with improved visual acuity. If a DSEK is performed for FCD before apical corneal scarring from KCN, a good visual outcome may be achieved.
Volume Number
33
Issue Number
1
Pages
1-5
Document Type
Article
EPub Date
2013/11/19
Status
Faculty
Facility
School of Medicine
Primary Department
Ophthalmology
PMID
DOI
10.1097/ICO.0b013e3182a7389c