Capsule membrane growth complicating glaucoma and corneal decompensation after neodymium:YAG capsulotomy.

Abstract

UNLABELLED:

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.

FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:

No author has a financial or proprietary interest in any material or method mentioned.

• Authors: Jonathan Chun-ho Ho, Nancy Shi-yin Yuen, Clement Wai-nang Chan
• Journal: Journal of cataract and refractive surgery (J Cataract Refract Surg) Vol. 38 Issue 8 Pg. 1492-4 (Aug 2012) ISSN: 1873-4502 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 22814057 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
• Copyright: Copyright © 2012 ASCRS and ESCRS. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Chemical References

• Antihypertensive Agents

Topics

• Aged
• Antihypertensive Agents (therapeutic use)
• Capsule Opacification (surgery)
• Combined Modality Therapy
• Corneal Edema (drug therapy, etiology, physiopathology)
• Female
• Glaucoma (drug therapy, etiology, physiopathology, surgery)
• Glaucoma Drainage Implants
• Gonioscopy
• Humans
• Intraocular Pressure
• Laser Therapy
• Lasers, Solid-State
• Lens Capsule, Crystalline (pathology)
• Lens Implantation, Intraocular
• Phacoemulsification
• Posterior Capsule of the Lens (surgery)
• Postoperative Complications
• Visual Acuity (physiology)