Late-onset capsular block syndrome: unusually delayed presentation.

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Authors
Ilango, B
Jiang, L
Rana, M
Yang, Yit
Issue Date
2013-01-18
Journal
Type
Article
Peer-Reviewed Publication
Keywords
Capsular bag distension
Capsular block syndrome
Case report
Cataract surgery
Continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis
Implants
Peer-reviewed article
Posterior capsule
Propionibacterium acnes
Journal Title
Case Reports in Ophthalmology
Volume
4
Issue
3
Begin page
299
End page
302
Abstract
Capsular block syndrome (CBS) has been known to occur as a rare complication of cataract surgery with continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis and a posterior-chamber lens implant. Typically, it presents with reduced vision in the early postoperative period and is characterised by a forward displacement of the posterior-chamber intra-ocular lens and an accumulation of intra-capsular opaque material. Management of CBS is usually by Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy. In this report, we describe a unique case of very-delayed-onset CBS with good visual acuity, occurring 8 years after surgery. It was treated successfully with surgical removal of the opaque material.
Citation
Rana M, Jiang L, Ilango B, Yang YC. Late-onset capsular block syndrome: unusually delayed presentation. Case Rep Ophthalmol. 2013 Dec 18;4(3):299-302. doi: 10.1159/000357398. PMID: 24474932; PMCID: PMC3901628.