Recurrent vitreous hemorrhage secondary to haptic-induced chafing.

Authors :: Toma HS
Dibernardo C
Schein OD
Adams NA
Source :: Canadian journal of ophthalmology. Journal canadien d'ophtalmologie [Can J Ophthalmol] 2007 Apr; Vol. 42 (2), pp. 312-3.
Publication Year :: 2007
Abstract: Case Report: After cataract extraction and placement of a posterior chamber intraocular lens, a 70-year-old man had 5 vitreous hemorrhages over 3 years. Iris transillumination defects and apposition of the nasal haptic and ciliary body were found.<br />Comments: Iris chafing is a rare complication of cataract extraction. Vitreous hemorrhage presumably resulted from iris erosion caused by the IOL haptic.

Subjects :: Aged
Eye Injuries diagnostic imaging
Humans
Hyphema etiology
Iris diagnostic imaging
Lenses, Intraocular
Male
Phacoemulsification
Recurrence
Ultrasonography
Eye Injuries etiology
Iris injuries
Lens Implantation, Intraocular adverse effects
Vitreous Hemorrhage etiology

Language :: English
ISSN :: 0008-4182
Volume :: 42
Issue :: 2
Database :: MEDLINE
Journal :: Canadian journal of ophthalmology. Journal canadien d'ophtalmologie
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 17392860
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.3129/can j ophthalmol.i07-018