Aftercataracts.
A Soemmering ring cataract with opacified lens capsule is presented as a representative case report of aftercataract occurring secondary to perforating trauma of the anterior lens capsule. The various types and causes of aftercataracts are discussed as well as their management.
D002386:Cataract / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D007903:Lens Capsule, Crystalline / Q000293:injuries*; D007908:Lens, Crystalline / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012086:Reoperation