Results of Descemet Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty for the Treatment of Late Corneal Decompensation Secondary to Obstetrical Forceps Trauma

Abstract

In eyes with endothelial decompensation secondary to DM breaks caused at birth by forceps injury, DSAEK can be performed uneventfully and restore cornea clarity. However, visual recovery is limited by the preexistent amblyopia, usually resulting from anisometropia and/or high-degree unilateral astigmatism. The results obtained in our patients suggest that low-degree astigmatism may be associated with better visual outcomes.