Vol. 32, Issue 3

Membranous Cataract in a Child

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A one and a half year old child with bilateral congenital cataract and a rigid, small pupil is referred to Dr. Meena Ramesh. Four iris hooks are used to enlarge the pupil, which reveals a fibrous anterior capsule and membranous cataract. After the cataract is removed, a thick plaque is discovered on the posterior capsule which is removed bimanually.

Posted: 11/08/2016

Keywords:

Capsulotomy/Capsulorrhexis

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Intraocular lens, IOL, IOLs

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Iris Hooks

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Pediatric

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Pediatric Ophthalmology

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Small pupil

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Name: Membranous Cataract in a Child
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Description: A one and a half year old child with bilateral congenital cataract and a rigid, small pupil is referred to Dr. Meena Ramesh. Four iris hooks are used to enlarge the pupil, which reveals a fibrous anterior capsule and membranous cataract. After the cataract is removed, a thick plaque is discovered on the posterior capsule which is removed bimanually.