Extracapsular cataract extraction and intraocular lens implantation in leprosy patients: visual outcome and complications.
Indian J Lepr
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1998 Jan-Mar; 70(1): 5-10
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in English
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ABSTRACT
In Belo Horizonte, Brazil, 70 eyes of 53 leprosy patients had extracapsular cataract extraction and intraocular lens implantation done during a period of four years. The authors analyzed the outcome regarding restoration of vision and complications after this procedure. The visual acuity improved in 92.9% of the eyes and in 65.7% the acuity had improved by four lines or more on the Snellen chart. The post-operative complications could not be associated only to leprosy infiltration; in any case, they were not too serious and could be controlled.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Postoperative Complications
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Cataract
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Aged, 80 and over
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Brazil
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Cataract Extraction
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Visual Acuity
Limits:
Aged80
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Lepr
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
Year:
1998
Type:
Article
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