Pseudophakic bullous keratopathy

Pseudophakic bullous keratopathy, abbreviated PBK, a pathology of the eye that may be seen in Descemet's membrane specimens.

General

• Rare.
• Complication of cataract surgery.

Clinical:

• Eye pain.
• Corneal edema.

Microscopic

Features:

• Loss of endothelial cells (<600 cells/mm).
• Scarring (late).
• Neovascularization (late).

Images

• PBK - 0.5 years (nih.gov).
• PBK - 1.5 years (nih.gov).
• PBK - 3.0 years (nih.gov).

Sign out

Descemet's Membrane, Right Eye, Excision:
- Descment's membrane with decreased numbers of endothelial cells.
- Pending eye pathologist consult.

Left Eye, Descemet's Membrane, Excision:
     - Descment's membrane with decreased numbers of endothelial cells, 
       compatiable with pseudophakic bullous keratopathy, PENDING REVIEW 
       BY EYE PATHOLOGIST.

See also

• Eye.
• Fuchs dystrophy.