title: Pigmentary dispersion syndrome subsequent IOL implantation in P.C.
abstract: Excessive iris trauma during cataract surgery with or without IOL implantation and intermittent contact between the lens implant and the iris in the post-operative period may give rise to a pigment dispersion syndrome that can, in some cases, lead to a pigmentary glaucoma. This communication examines possible causes of the syndrome and the precautions to be undertaken in order to reduce its incidence.
authors.affiliation: Eye Clinic Department, II School of Medicine, University of Naples, Italy.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Pignalosa
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Toni
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Liguori
mesh_terms: D002924:Ciliary Body / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D005902:Glaucoma, Open-Angle / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007429:Intraocular Pressure; D007498:Iris / Q000293:injuries*; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010859:Pigmentation Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D013577:Syndrome