Cataract surgery in nanophthalmic eyes.
Cataract surgery in nanophthalmic eyes may be complicated by postoperative uveal effusion. Evidence is presented that prophylactic lamellar scleral resection with decompression of the vortex veins, performed 2 months or more prior to cataract extraction, may reduce the incidence of this severe complication. A randomized study to determine the benefit of such prophylaxis is advocated.
Brockhurst
R J
RJ
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston.
D000368:Aged; D002386:Cataract / Q000150:complications*; D002387:Cataract Extraction; D005122:Exudates and Transudates; D005123:Eye / Q000098:blood supply; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008850:Microphthalmos / Q000150:complications*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D012590:Sclera / Q000601:surgery; D014603:Uveal Diseases / Q000378:metabolism / Q000517:prevention & control; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures