Vitreous touch syndrome

Vitreous touch syndrome is a late complication of intra capsular cataract extraction wherein the vitreous bulges through the pupillary aperture, and touches and attaches to the corneal endothelium.[1][2][3]

Vitreous touch syndrome
Other namesVitreous wick syndrome
SpecialtyOphthalmology

References

  1. "Vitreocorneal Touch Syndrome". Project Orbis International Inc. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
  2. "Vitreous Wick Syndrome". eMedicine. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
  3. Snip, RC; Kenyon, KR; Green, WR (Feb 1975). "Retrocorneal fibrous membrane in the vitreous touch syndrome". American Journal of Ophthalmology. 79 (2): 233–44. doi:10.1016/0002-9394(75)90077-X. PMID 1115195.

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