Pupillary Block Following Phacoemulsification with Foldable Intraocular Lens Implantation in Adults.
- Author:
Dong Gun KIM
1
;
In Young CHUNG
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, Gyeongsang National University College of Medicine, Gyeong-nam, Korea. in0@netian.com
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Phacoemulsification;
Posterior chamber intraocular lens;
Pupillary block
- MeSH:
Adult*;
Cataract;
Follow-Up Studies;
Humans;
Lens Implantation, Intraocular*;
Lenses, Intraocular*;
Phacoemulsification*
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
2005;46(8):1276-1280
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: To report on the pupillary block that rarely occurs after phacoemulsification with posterior chamber intraocular lens (IOL) implantation. METHODS: A series of four eyes in four diabetic patients treated for pupillary block after uneventful phacoemulsification with posterior chamber IOL is described. RESULTS: The interval between pupillary block development and the cataract surgery ranged from 1 week to 19 weeks. In all eyes, neodymium-YAG laser peripheral iridotomy relieved the block (-one procedure in three patients; and two procedures in one-). CONCLUSIONS: Despite the rarity of the complication of pupillary block after phacoemulsification with posterior chamber IOL, physicians should require closer follow-up is necessary, especially in diabetic patients.
