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Combined or separate cataract, DSAEK procedures in Fuchs’ dystrophy?Fuchs’ dystrophy: When to operate?
In patients who present with both cataract and Fuchs’ endothelial corneal dystrophy,
ophthalmologists have the option of performing cataract extraction alone or simultaneously with
Descemet’s stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK), said Anthony Aldave, MD, here at the
29th annual Current Concepts in Ophthalmology conference. Careful patient selection and informed consent are vital
to choosing the proper approach.