Photoessay archive for June 2021

Image depicting how after capsulotomy, the central optic zone is released (blue arrow).

Refractive surprise after cataract surgery caused by posterior capsular striae

3 June 2021 | | Ophthalmology, Cataract and Refractive, Imaging

Cataract removal with intraocular lens (IOL) implantation is one of the most frequently performed surgeries in current clinical practice [1,2]. New microsurgical techniques and refined IOL power calculations allow excellent refractive outcomes. Refractive surprise following cataract surgery is uncommon [1-3]...

Imaging showing focal corneal oedema and acute uveitis with a clump of retained lens matter.

Acute uveitis from late migration of soft lens matter 10 years post cataract surgery

3 June 2021 | | Ophthalmology, Cataract and Refractive, Imaging

A 58-year-old Caucasian male presented to the emergency eye clinic with a two-day history of a painful, red left eye and blurred vision. His past ocular history included uncomplicated left phacoemulsification cataract surgery in 2010 and left retinal detachment repair...