[Intraocular lens implantation and coreoplasty for congenital cataract after optical iridectomy].
OBJECTIVE
To explore the therapeutic method for congenital perinuclear cataract after optical iridectomy.


METHODS
Twelve cases (24 eyes) with congenital perinuclear cataract after optical iridectomy were selected. After extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) and intraocular lens (IOL) implantation, the sides of the iridectomy were sutured to complete the coreoplasty.


RESULTS
No patient complained of photophobia and monocular diplopia postoperatively. Every one got a nearly round pupil with light reaction and a corrected visual acuity >/= 0.5.


CONCLUSIONS
The combination of ECCE, IOL implantation and coreoplasty is a good therapeutic method for congenital perinuclear cataract after optical iridectomy.
Department of Ophthalmology, Anhui Provincial Hospital. Hefei 230001, China. hbiaopan@mail.hf.ah.cn
Yaochun
Y
Wen
Wenbin
W
Liu
Hongbiao
H
Pan
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002386:Cataract / Q000151:congenital / Q000628:therapy*; D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000379:methods*; D002648:Child; D000013:Congenital Abnormalities / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D019654:Lens Implantation, Intraocular / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D011680:Pupil / Q000502:physiology*; D014792:Visual Acuity / Q000502:physiology