Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Care
  • Year: 2023
  • Volume: 10
  • Issue: 2

Delayed Presentation and Surgical Management of Traumatic Cataract with Fibrotic Lens Capsule

  • Author:
  • N Sharma1,*, R Kashyap2,**, T Gupta3,***, S Kathuria4,****
  • Total Page Count: 3
  • Published Online: Feb 17, 2024
  • Page Number: 85 to 87

1Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SGT University, Gurugram–122505, Haryana, India

2Senior Resident, Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SGT University, Gurugram–122505, Haryana, India

3Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SGT University, Gurugram–122505, Haryana, India

4Junior Resident, Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SGT University, Gurugram–122505, Haryana, India

*(*Corresponding author) email id: sharmaneeraj75@rediffmail.com

**roopalikashyap27@gmail.com

***tulikagupta1586@gmail.com

****srishtikathuria11@gmail.com

Online Published on 17 February, 2024.

Abstract

Cataracts resulting from blunt ocular trauma present unique diagnostic and surgical challenges. This case report discusses a 15-year-old boy who sought medical attention one year after sustaining blunt eye trauma. His left eye showed diminished vision due to a partially absorbed traumatic cataract with posterior synechiae. We detail the surgical approach employed to address this unusual presentation, highlighting the need for tailored surgical strategies to achieve optimal visual outcomes.

Keywords

Capsule, Cataract, Delayed, Fibrotic, Lens, Management, Presentation, Surgical, Traumatic