Cataract extraction in the sympathizing eye.
Arch Ophthalmol
; 101(11): 1701-3, 1983 Nov.
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ABSTRACT
Cataract extraction was performed on the sympathizing eyes of six patients with sympathetic ophthalmia. In five patients the clinical diagnosis of sympathetic ophthalmia was supported by the results of histologic examination of the exciting eye. The postoperative period averaged 12 years, and visual acuities ranged from 20/25 to light perception. The presence of posterior synechiae posed the major complicating operative factor. Cystoid macular edema, vitreous opacity, pupillary membrane formation, and corneal opacification were associated with postoperative visual impairment in four cases. We conclude that the underlying status of the sympathizing eye at the time of cataract extraction and postoperative management are critical factors that influence ultimate visual outcome.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Extração de Catarata
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Oftalmia Simpática
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Arch Ophthalmol
Ano de publicação:
1983
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Article