TNOA Journal of Ophthalmic Science and Research (Jan 2021)

Opacification of intraocular lens: A rare misdiagnosed postoperative façade

  • Niranjan Karthik Senthil Kumar,
  • Malarvizhi Raman,
  • A Anuradha,
  • S Sheela

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4103/tjosr.tjosr_164_20
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 59, no. 2
pp. 175 – 177

Abstract

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Intraocular lens (IOL) opacification can be one of the rare differential diagnoses for delayed decrease in postoperative vision in patients undergoing cataract surgery. A 73-year-old female presented with the complaints of diminished vision in her operated eye 4 years after a surgery for her cataract. After meticulous evaluation, the patient was diagnosed with opacification of IOL, and appropriate IOL exchange was done. The patient regained vision to 6/12. Hence, it is crucial to keep this cause of postoperative decrease in vision and manage accordingly to restore useful vision.

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