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Early DSEK improves vision in post-cataract corneal edema
PHILADELPHIA — Early Descemet’s stripping endothelial keratoplasty significantly improved visual acuity in eyes that developed pseudophakic bullous keratopathy after cataract surgery, according to a study presented at the Wills Eye Alumni Conference.“A statistically significant relationship was found between the [corneal edema] to DSEK time and post-DSEK visual acuity. Post-DSEK visual acuity was not associated with the preoperative vision or pachymetry. Performing earlier DSEK for patients with pseudophakic corneal edema may be associated with improved visual outcomes,” Sarah B. Weissbart, MD, said.