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Megalocornea and bilateral developmental cataracts.

Authors :
Berry-Brincat A
Chan TK
Source :
Journal of cataract and refractive surgery [J Cataract Refract Surg] 2008 Jan; Vol. 34 (1), pp. 168-70.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

We present the case of a 9-year-old boy with megalocornea and juvenile cataracts. Bilateral lens aspiration and acrylic intraocular lens (IOL) implantation were performed under general anesthesia. After the surgery, both IOLs gradually decentered. Posterior capsule opacification was a further complication, necessitating bilateral neodymium:YAG (Nd:YAG) capsulotomy under local anesthesia. Five years after the Nd:YAG capsulotomy, the decentered IOLs remained in the same position and the vision remained stable with glasses. Cataract extraction in megalocornea is difficult, and complications are frequent. The type of IOL, IOL size, and need for surgery should be carefully considered.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0886-3350
Volume :
34
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of cataract and refractive surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
18165100
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcrs.2007.08.026