title: Capsular block syndrome: A case series.
abstract: Capsular block syndrome (CBS) or capsular bag distension syndrome has been described after cataract removal with in-the-bag placement of a posterior chamber intraocular lens in the presence of an anterior continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis. Features of CBS include shallowing of the anterior chamber and an unexpected myopic overrefraction; occasionally, there is a persistent uveitis. The patient may be mistakenly diagnosed with pupil block glaucoma or endophthalmitis. We report 9 cases of CBS and their initial diagnoses and management. In 1 case, the capsular bag distention and anterior chamber shallowing are illustrated by ultrasound biomicroscopy.
authors.affiliation: Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore, Singapore.
authors.forename: J T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Theng
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Jap
authors.forename: S P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Chee
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D019923:Capsulorhexis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure; D053685:Laser Therapy; D007903:Lens Capsule, Crystalline / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D007905:Lens Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012086:Reoperation; D013577:Syndrome; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014792:Visual Acuity