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Aphakic bullous keratopathy



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PubMed Search: Aphakic bullous keratopathy [title]

Nat Pernick, M.D.
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Cite this page: Pernick N. Aphakic bullous keratopathy. PathologyOutlines.com website. https://www.pathologyoutlines.com/topic/eyecorneaaphakicbullouskeratopathy.html. Accessed March 28th, 2024.
Definition / general
  • Secondary endothelial compensation, often after cataract extraction (with or without an intraocular lens)
  • Resembles Fuchs dystrophy
  • Causes severe visual loss and astigmatism
Microscopic (histologic) description
  • Corneal edema with bullae between corneal epithelium and Bowman layer
  • Late changes are replacement of bullous cavity with fibrous tissue
  • No / attenuated endothelium
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