title: Nanophthalmic cataract extraction.
abstract: Nanophthalmos is a rare ophthalmic condition with potential sight-threatening complications. In addition, nanophthalmic eyes have a high incidence of intraoperative and postoperative complications, including uveal effusion and retinal detachment. Prophylactic measures to prevent these complications may be used. The case is presented where cataract extraction for a nanophthalmic eye was performed from a posterior approach in combination with a pars plana vitrectomy and gas procedure. To the authors' knowledge, this method of cataract extraction has not been reported before for this condition.
authors.forename: Fiona M
authors.initials: FM
authors.lastname: Chan
authors.forename: Lawrence
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Lee
mesh_terms: D002386:Cataract / Q000150:complications; D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005902:Glaucoma, Open-Angle / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure; D008850:Microphthalmos / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D014792:Visual Acuity; D014821:Vitrectomy