Lens absorption and aphakia secondary to trauma
Abstract
In this article we aimed to report a case with lens absorption and aphakia secondary
to trauma. A 27-year-old woman presented with low vision and exotropia.
Biomicroscopic examination demonstrated no pathology in the right eye. The
left eye was aphakic with intact lens capsule and minimal central corneal opacity.
The uncorrected visual acuity was 20/20 in the right eye and hand movement
in the left eye. The best corrected visual acuity was 20/40 with +12.00 D
in her left eye. She had not undergone any eye surgery, however, the parents
described a trauma to her left eye at the age of seven. Routine blood tests were
within normal range. Our diagnosis was cataractous or clear lens absorption
secondary to trauma and sensory exotropia. Following secondary intraocular
lens implantation and strabismus surgery, visual acuity of the patient increased
and orthophoria was achieved. Consequently, lens absorption should always be
considered in cases with aphakia secondary to trauma.
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
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Journal Section
Case Report
Publication Date
September 8, 2017
Submission Date
September 7, 2017
Acceptance Date
July 6, 2015
Published in Issue
Year 2017 Volume: 34 Number: 2
