Identification of retained nucleus fragment in the posterior chamber using ultrasound biomicroscopy. uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • PURPOSE: To describe the use of ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM) to image retained nuclear fragments posterior to the iris plane after uncomplicated phacoemulsification with posterior chamber intraocular lens (PCIOL) implantation in two patients. DESIGN: Interventional case report. METHODS: Two patients presented with an iris elevation after uncomplicated phacoemulsification and lens implantation. RESULTS: Visual acuity was 20/20 in the first patient and 20/30 in the second. There was no anterior chamber inflammation in either eye. UBM revealed a small, retained nuclear fragment between the iris pigment epithelium and the anterior lens capsule, causing localized anterior iris displacement in both patients. The PCIOL was within the capsular bag, and the iris root and ciliary body were normal in both patients. CONCLUSION: UBM can demonstrate retained lens fragments within the posterior chamber.

publication date

  • May 1, 2006

Research

keywords

  • Lens Nucleus, Crystalline
  • Lens Subluxation

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 33646477261

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1016/j.ajo.2005.12.013

PubMed ID

  • 16678523

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 141

issue

  • 5