Bilateral capsule contraction syndrome–induced ciliary body detachment. Issue 2 (February 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wang, Wei; Chen, Min; Wang, Yao; Yao, Ke
• Is Part Of: Journal of cataract and refractive surgery. Volume 41:Issue 2(2015)
• Publication Date: 2015-02
• Subjects: 617.7
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2014.11.038
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0886-3350

Abstract

Abstract : N/A: A 63‐year‐old woman experienced persistent hypotony in both eyes about 1 month after cataract surgery. Neodymium:YAG (Nd:YAG) laser capsulotomy was performed to enlarge the anterior capsule opening. Six days after the capsulotomy, an examination revealed reattached ciliary bodies and normal intraocular pressure. This case highlights a rare occurrence of ciliary detachment and secondary hypotony caused by capsule contraction after phacoemulsification surgery. Early detection and timely Nd:YAG laser anterior capsulotomy relaxes the capsule, alleviates the ciliary body detachment, and prevents serious complications. Financial Disclosure : No author has a financial or proprietary interest in any material or method mentioned.