AIM: The reasons of explicit and occult Descemet's membrane detachment(DMD)after phacoemulsification were analyzed and the therapeutic measures were further provided.

METHODS:A total of 31 cases diagnosed as explicit and occult DMD between Jan. 2013 and Apr. 2016 received the injection of sterile air into anterior chamber by 1-3 times, and were followed up for 3mo to observe the recoveries of cornea.

RESULTS: A total of 30 cases recovered with no visual impairment and other related complications.One case which refused being treated resulted in bullous keratitis.

CONCLUSION:Both the internal and external factors can influence the operation effect of explicit and occult DMD after phacoemulsification. Early detection and timely treatment play important roles in improving patients' visual acuity. Early examination of anterior segment OCT or UBM for intractable corneal edema is helpful to find the occult DMD with different degree and work out the targeted therapies.