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Letter

Differentiating type 1 from type 2 big bubbles in deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty

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Pages 1155-1157 | Published online: 26 Jun 2015

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Figure 1 Difference between type 1 and type 2 big bubbles.

Notes: (A) The anterior surface of the Dua’s layer after creation of a type 1 big bubble. The broken strands or fibers of collagen give the surface a rough-looking appearance and is characteristic of cleavage having occurred between deep corneal stroma and the anterior surface of Dua’s layer. (B) The anterior surface of the Descemet’s membrane exposed after creation of a type 2 big bubble. The surface is very smooth and featureless with no visible fibers. This type of bubble is more susceptible to rupture or tear as it is not protected by Dua’s layer.
Figure 1 Difference between type 1 and type 2 big bubbles.