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 names | Vitreous wick syndrome |
| Specialty | Ophthalmology |
References
- "Vitreocorneal Touch Syndrome". Project Orbis International Inc. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
- "Vitreous Wick Syndrome". eMedicine. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
- 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.
Further reading
- Dr. Kushal Banerjee (2006). "A review and clinical evaluation of per-operative and post-operative complications in case of manual small incision cataract surgery and extracapsular cataract extraction with posterior chamber intra-ocular lens implantation" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 June 2014. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
Dissertation submitted Rajib Gandhi University of Health Sciences
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