title: Lensectomy-vitrectomy in chronic uveitis.
abstract: Cataract extraction in patients with chronic uveitis may be hazardous, although recent studies have indicated an improvement in prognosis using lensectomy-vitrectomy techniques in selected cases of uveitic cataracts. The results of lensectomy-vitrectomy in 12 eyes with uveitic cataract are reported. All patients had improvement in vision. No significant "flare-up" of the underlying uveitis occurred. The importance of extensive preoperative evaluation is emphasized. The major cause of decreased acuity postoperatively was persistent cystoid macular edema, a complication of chronic inflammation.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002386:Cataract / Q000150:complications; D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000379:methods*; D002648:Child; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008269:Macular Edema / Q000453:epidemiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology; D011292:Premedication; D014605:Uveitis / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy*; D014792:Visual Acuity; D014821:Vitrectomy
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones