Dense Cataracts in a Patient With HIV, Progressive Outer Retinal Necrosis, and Silicone Oil

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Cathleen M. McCabe, MD, presents a case of a patient with HIV and progressive outer retinal necrosis who was status post multiple gancyclovir intravitreal injections, retinal detachment repair with vitrectomy, endolaser treatment, retinectomy, and silicone oil in both eyes. Dr. McCabe describes her approach to cataract surgery on his left eye, which had a white intumescent lens, 360º of posterior synechiae, iris bombe, and a pupillary membrane.

Posted: 7/10/2018

Dense Cataracts in a Patient With HIV, Progressive Outer Retinal Necrosis, and Silicone Oil

Cathleen M. McCabe, MD, presents a case of a patient with HIV and progressive outer retinal necrosis who was status post multiple gancyclovir intravitreal injections, retinal detachment repair with vitrectomy, endolaser treatment, retinectomy, and silicone oil in both eyes. Dr. McCabe describes her approach to cataract surgery on his left eye, which had a white intumescent lens, 360º of posterior synechiae, iris bombe, and a pupillary membrane.

Posted: 7/10/2018

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