Capsule membrane growth complicating glaucoma and corneal decompensation after neodymium:YAG capsulotomy.
We report a case of progressive capsule membrane growth 4 months after neodymium:YAG capsulotomy for posterior capsule opacification. The clinical picture closely resembled epithelial ingrowth, but histology proved otherwise. Multiple operations were required to control glaucoma and capsule proliferation. However, the patient's visual potential was limited by corneal decompensation and glaucomatous damage.


BACKGROUND
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Department of Ophthalmology, Tung Wah Eastern Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, China. drhochunho@gmail.com
Jonathan Chun-ho
JC
Ho
Nancy Shi-yin
NS
Yuen
Clement Wai-nang
CW
Chan
D000368:Aged; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D058442:Capsule Opacification / Q000601:surgery*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D015715:Corneal Edema / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D020327:Glaucoma Drainage Implants; D006068:Gonioscopy; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure; D053685:Laser Therapy; D053844:Lasers, Solid-State; D007903:Lens Capsule, Crystalline / Q000473:pathology*; D019654:Lens Implantation, Intraocular; D018918:Phacoemulsification; D057852:Posterior Capsule of the Lens / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D014792:Visual Acuity / Q000502:physiology
D000959:Antihypertensive Agents