J Korean Ophthalmol Soc.  1990 Mar;31(3):293-296.

Lens Dislocation during Extracapsular Cataract Extraction in Exfoliation Syndrome: A Case Report

• Cho KR
• Roh YB
• Oum BS

Abstract

The authors present a case of lens dislocation during planned extracapsular lens extraction in a 80-year-old man with exfoliation syndrome. The other eye underwent intracapsular lens extraction without complications such as lens dislocation or vitreous loss. In review of literatures the cause of lens dislocation is due to increased fragility of zonule in exfoliation syndrome.

Keyword

exfoliation syndrome; extracapsular cataract extraction; lens dislocation; zonule

MeSH Terms

Aged, 80 and over
Cataract Extraction*
Cataract*
Exfoliation Syndrome*
Humans
Lens Subluxation*