Capsulorhexis contraction syndrome despite capsular tension ring implantation.
A 35-year-old woman with zonular weakness in the left eye had phacoemulsification with inthe- bag implantation of an acrylic intraocular lens (IOL) and a capsular tension ring. 6 months postoperatively, the patient developed significant visual loss secondary to capsule shrinkage and contraction of the capsulorhexis opening, associated to a slight IOL decentration. Neodymium: YAG laser radial anterior capsulotomy and anterior capsulectomy were performed leading to visual acuity restoration.
Habib Thaleur Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology, Tunis, Tunisia. moniacheour@yahoo.fr
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Cheour
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Brour
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Boukari
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Kraiem
D000328:Adult; D019923:Capsulorhexis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003286:Contracture / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007903:Lens Capsule, Crystalline / Q000601:surgery*; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D019919:Prosthesis Implantation