Secondary Intraocular Lens Implantation in Spontaneous Crystalline Lens Absorption Following Penetrating Eye Injury: Case Report
Articles > Article ยท 2016
Authors: IRMAK KARACA, Melis PALAMAR ONAY
Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Ophthalmology, Refereed Journals of Other Institutions, International, Scopus, 2016, vol 26, pp 62-64
DOI: 10.5336/ophthal.2015-47013
Summary
Trauma or inflammation may be the reason for spontaneous absorption of crystalline lens, especially in young people. The length of time for spontaneous absorption to take place varies. The underlying mechanism for spontaneous lens absorption is not well understood. However, in traumatic cases the injury to the lens capsule, is considered to be responsible for spontaneous lens absorption. Close follow- up is important to timely recognize uveitis or glaucomatous reactions in regard to process. Herein we report secondary intraocular lens implantation in a case with spontaneous absorption of the uncapsulated crystalline lens following penetrating eye injury.