Dr. LABDHI SHAH
Purpose : To report the use of Perfluoropropane (C3F8) gas in the repair of Descemet’s Membrane Detachments after 2 Phacoemulsification Surgeries and 1 Small Incision Cataract Surgery.
Methods. Descemet’s membrane detachments after cataract surgery in three eyes underwent anterior-chamber gas-exchange descematopexy with an iso expansile 14% mixture of C3F8 to facilitate reattachment of Descemet’s membrane. Best Corrected Visual Acuity, Anterior Segment OCT and Slit Lamp Evaluation were done at the end of 2 months.
Results. Descemet’s membrane detachment was successfully reattached after anterior-chamber gas exchange with 14% C3F8 in all three eyes treated. Best Corrected Visual Acuity improved in all the 3 eyes after C3F8 gas procedure.
Conclusion. Iso expansile C3F8 is demonstrated as a safe and efficacious alternative for the repair of Descemet’s membrane detachment.
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