Publications by authors named "Natasha Yepes"

Purpose: To report and discuss the early postoperative complications of deep lamellar endothelial keratoplasty (DLEK).

Methods: The records of the first 44 patients who underwent DLEK by 1 surgeon were reviewed. Complications occurring between the first day and eighth week after surgery were recorded.

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Purpose: To evaluate visual acuity, topography, and endothelial cell density 1 year after deep lamellar endothelial keratoplasty (DLEK) for endothelial dysfunction.

Methods: This is a prospective, comparative, interventional case series. Thirty-five eyes of 35 patients who had undergone DLEK with a 5-mm incision and had a minimum of 1-year follow-up were included.

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Purpose: To report 3 cases of infectious keratitis related to overnight orthokeratology use.

Methods: Retrospective case observation.

Results: All 3 patients were using overnight orthokeratology lenses when they presented with unilateral corneal ulcers.

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