Descemet Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty Outcomes in Patients with Cytomegalovirus Endotheliitis

Abstract

Purpose: There is currently limited information regarding the outcomes of endothelial keratoplasty in eyes with cytomegalovirus (CMV) endotheliitis. We report the results of Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) for endothelial failure secondary to CMV. Methods: This is a retrospective review of 4 eyes of 4 patients with CMV endotheliitis and DSAEK. CMV was confirmed in each case by a positive aqueous tap on qualitative polymerase chain reaction. The clinical characteristics of the patients and postoperative outcomes were studied. Results: The mean age of the 4 patients was 69.6 ± 8.1 years. Two were ethnically Vietnamese, 1 Chinese, and 1 Lebanese. All were immunocom..