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Persistent Corneal Decompensation due to Anterior Dislocation of Soemmering Ring Cataract
Joint Authors
Peck, Travis
Aggarwal, Shruti
Johnson, S. M.
Source
Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-11-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Purpose.
We present a case of a patient with Soemmering ring after cataract surgery and a potential complication that can arise as a result of its presence.
Observations.
A patient with history of ruptured globe status after repair and lensectomy, complicated by aphakic secondary open angle glaucoma, was referred for management of second injury to the same eye.
This injury resulted in Soemmering ring dislocation into the anterior chamber.
The cortical material caused a significant increase in intraocular pressure and corneal decompensation.
Surgical removal of the Soemmering ring and Ahmed glaucoma tube implant was performed with control of intraocular pressures; however corneal edema could not be reversed.
Conclusions and Importance.
This case report illustrates the serious consequences that can be caused by Soemmering rings without early surgical intervention.
Care must be taken to completely remove cortical material during cataract surgery to prevent their formation.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Peck, Travis& Aggarwal, Shruti& Johnson, S. M.. 2017. Persistent Corneal Decompensation due to Anterior Dislocation of Soemmering Ring Cataract. Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1147981
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Peck, Travis…[et al.]. Persistent Corneal Decompensation due to Anterior Dislocation of Soemmering Ring Cataract. Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1147981
American Medical Association (AMA)
Peck, Travis& Aggarwal, Shruti& Johnson, S. M.. Persistent Corneal Decompensation due to Anterior Dislocation of Soemmering Ring Cataract. Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1147981
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1147981