Descemet Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty for Spontaneous Descemet Membrane Detachment in a Patient With Osteogenesis Imperfecta

Abstract

To the best of our knowledge, this case is the first documented spontaneous Descemet membrane detachment in a patient with OI and probable keratoconus treated successfully with DSAEK. Unlike in classical keratoconus hydrops, medical management is unlikely to resolve a total Descemet membrane detachment. This unusual Descemet membrane detachment was tightly stretched across the anterior chamber without any obvious tear, making simple air or gas bubble apposition impossible. Attempts to tear the Descemet membrane and then bubble led to significant folds. DSAEK was successful in removing the detached Descemet membrane and replacing it with the donor tissue.