Determining Subclinical Edema in Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy: Revised Classification using Scheimpflug Tomography for Preoperative Assessment

• Published in: Ophthalmology (Rochester, Minn.) Vol. 126; no. 2; pp. 195 - 204
• Main Authors: Sun, Susan Y., Wacker, Katrin, Baratz, Keith H., Patel, Sanjay V.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Inc 01.02.2019
• Subjects: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Cornea - pathology; Corneal Edema - classification; Corneal Edema - diagnosis; Corneal Pachymetry; Cross-Sectional Studies; Descemet Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty; Diagnostic Imaging - methods; Female; Fuchs' Endothelial Dystrophy - classification; Fuchs' Endothelial Dystrophy - diagnosis; Fuchs' Endothelial Dystrophy - surgery; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Preoperative Period; Slit Lamp Microscopy; Tomography - methods; Visual Acuity - physiology; FECD; BCVA; CCT; DSEK; EK; DMEK

To determine if Scheimpflug tomography can identify subclinical corneal edema in Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD), and to recommend a new classification of FECD for clinical practice and research. Cross-sectional study with follow-up of outcomes. Ninety-three eyes from 57 subjects with a r...