Intracapsular Lens Extraction for the Treatment of Pupillary Block Glaucoma Associated with Anterior Subluxation of the Crystalline Lens
- Authors
- Kim, Yong Joon; Ha, Seung Joo
- Issue Date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Karger AG
- Keywords
- Crystalline lens subluxation; Pupillary block glaucoma; Intracapsular lens extraction
- Citation
- Case Reports in Ophthalmology, v.4, no.3, pp 257 - 264
- Pages
- 8
- Journal Title
- Case Reports in Ophthalmology
- Volume
- 4
- Number
- 3
- Start Page
- 257
- End Page
- 264
- URI
- https://scholarworks.bwise.kr/sch/handle/2021.sw.sch/14578
- DOI
- 10.1159/000356530
- ISSN
- 1663-2699
- Abstract
- Purpose: To report a case of pupillary block glaucoma associated with spontaneous crystalline lens subluxation into the anterior chamber in a 34-year-old man. Methods: Dry vitrectomy was performed for securing enough retrolental space, and an intracapsular lens extraction was then performed via a corneolimbal incision. Additional endothelial cell damage was avoided with an injection of viscoelastics and gentle extraction of the crystalline lens. After deepening of the anterior chamber, scleral fixation of the intraocular lens was performed with an ab externo technique. Results: Two months after the operation, a wellfixated intraocular lens was observed and intraocular pressure was stable. The postoperative corneal astigmatism was -3.5 dpt, and the patient had a best-corrected visual acuity of 20/25. Postoperative complications included decreased endothelial cell count and sector iris paralysis near the incision site. Conclusions: An anteriorly subluxated crystalline lens can cause pupillary block glaucoma in healthy young adults. To prevent intraoperative complications, intracapsular lens extraction with dry vitrectomy can be a good surgical option. The endothelial cell density should be closely monitored after surgery. (C) 2013 S. Karger AG, Basel
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