Rate of Rejection After Descemet Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty in Fuchs Dystrophy

Abstract

Corneal graft rejection is an uncommon but important complication after DSAEK. This study reports a lower rejection rate in Fuchs ED than that reported in previous studies. Risk factors for developing a rejection episode include discontinuation of topical steroids and a graft thickness greater than 145 μm. Maintaining patients on indefinite topical corticosteroid therapy and using thinner donor tissue will likely result in an even lower rate of rejection.