| Pupillary Block Following Phacoemulsification with Foldable Intraocular Lens Implantation in Adults. |
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Dong Gun Kim, In Young Chung |
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Department of Ophthalmology, Gyeongsang National University College of Medicine, Gyeong-nam, Korea. in0@netian.com |
| 초음파유화술과 후방인공수정체 삽입술을 시행한 성인에서 발생한 동공차단 |
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김동건,정인영 |
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Department of Ophthalmology, Gyeongsang National University College of Medicine, Gyeong-nam, Korea |
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Correspondence:
Dong-Gun Kim, M.D. |
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| 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. |
| Key Words:
Phacoemulsification;Posterior chamber intraocular lens;Pupillary block |
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