Clinical Study of Traumatic Cataract.
- Author:
Byung Guk BAK
1
;
Seung In BAK
;
Yong Hyun JO
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, Busan National University, Busan, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Busan;
Cataract*;
Corneal Opacity;
Diptera;
Follow-Up Studies;
Incidence;
Visual Acuity
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
1979;20(4):483-488
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The authors analyzed the results of operation in 88 eyes of traumatic cataract for recent 5 years at Busan National University Hospital. The follow up study was at least 3 months up to 3 years. The results were as follows; 1. The incidence of traumatic cataract was 8.2% of all ocular injuries. 2. The main cause of traumatic cataract was flying objects (44.8%) and sharp material(33.3%). 3. The major causes of decreased visual acuity after operation were corneal opacity (36.4). after cataract (22.8%). and vitreous opacity (21.6%).
