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01-04-2011 | Case Report

Capsular contraction syndrome following insertion of hydrophilic acrylic lens

Authors: Archana Malik, Neeti Gupta, Sunandan Sood

Published in: International Ophthalmology | Issue 2/2011

Abstract

A 52-year-old female of Asian Indian origin underwent uncomplicated phacoemulsification with insertion of a foldable hydrophilic acrylic single-piece intraocular lens which resulted in good postoperative vision. Five weeks later she presented with decreased vision and examination revealed fibrosis as well as phimosis of the anterior capsular opening. Surgical capsulotomy was performed as there was an extremely thick fibrotic membrane, thereby clearing the visual axis and improving her vision. Capsular contraction syndrome (CCS) is very rare following insertion of hydrophilic acrylic lenses. We describe a case of anterior capsular contraction syndrome following uneventful surgery and without any known predisposing factors.

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Title: Capsular contraction syndrome following insertion of hydrophilic acrylic lens
Authors: Archana Malik
Neeti Gupta
Sunandan Sood
Publication date: 01-04-2011
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Published in: International Ophthalmology / Issue 2/2011
Print ISSN: 0165-5701
Electronic ISSN: 1573-2630
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10792-011-9425-0

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Capsular contraction syndrome following insertion of hydrophilic acrylic lens

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