Scheimpflug imaging of ultra-late postoperative capsular block syndrome

X J Zhu; K K Zhang; J Yang; H F Ye; Y Lu

doi:10.1038/eye.2014.107

Scheimpflug imaging of ultra-late postoperative capsular block syndrome

Eye (Lond). 2014 Jul;28(7):900-4. doi: 10.1038/eye.2014.107. Epub 2014 May 16.

Authors

X J Zhu¹, K K Zhang¹, J Yang¹, H F Ye¹, Y Lu¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Ophthalmology, Eye and ENT Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.

Abstract

Purpose: To report the clinical findings of three cases with ultra-late postoperative capsular block syndrome (CBS) by Pentacam Scheimpflug imaging.

Methods: Case series.

Results: Three cases of ultra-late postoperative CBS are presented.

Discussion: This report highlights the importance of conducting Pentacam Scheimpflug imaging in late CBS. Each case either enhanced our understanding or improved our differential diagnosis of late CBS.

Publication types

Case Reports
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Aged
Diagnostic Techniques, Ophthalmological*
Female
Humans
Lens Diseases / diagnosis*
Lens Diseases / etiology
Lens Diseases / surgery
Lens Implantation, Intraocular
Male
Middle Aged
Phacoemulsification
Photography / methods*
Posterior Capsule of the Lens / pathology*
Posterior Capsule of the Lens / surgery
Posterior Capsulotomy
Postoperative Complications*
Visual Acuity / physiology