Glaucoma in Patients With Endothelial Keratoplasty.
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In addition, we summarize the studies assessing graft outcomes in EK patients with glaucoma or glaucoma surgery. Finally, we provide future directions to improve clinical care in EK patients with glaucoma.
Abstract
Endothelial keratoplasty (EK), including Descemet stripping endothelial keratoplasty and Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty, is now the most performed corneal transplant procedure in the United States. Intraocular pressure (IOP) elevation and glaucoma are common complications and can cause irreversible vision loss and corneal graft failure. This review will cover the incidence, risk factors, and management of glaucoma and IOP elevation after EK. Higher preoperative IOP, preoperative glaucoma, and certain indications for EK, such as bullous keratopathy, are associated with increased risk of glaucoma and glaucoma progression in patients undergoing EK. In addition, we summarize the studies assessing graft outcomes in EK patients with glaucoma or glaucoma surgery. Finally, we provide future directions to improve clinical care in EK patients with glaucoma.
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