Cataract surgery and artificial iris implantation in patient with oculocutaneous albinism: a case report
Arq. bras. oftalmol
; Arq. bras. oftalmol;87(4): e2022, 2024. graf
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ABSTRACT We present a case report detailing the successful phacoemulsification surgery with artificial iris implantation for two individuals with oculocutaneous albinism. These women suffered from cataracts, resulting in reduced visual acuity and heightened photophobia due to iris pigmentary epithelium deficiency. The patients underwent phacoemulsification along with prosthetic artificial iris implantation into the posterior chamber. This intervention resulted in improved visual acuity, reduced photophobia and glare, and an overall enhanced quality of life. Our report highlights two cases of successful phacoemulsification and artificial iris implantation in patients with oculocutaneous albinism and cataracts, leading to improved visual acuity, reduced photophobia, and enhanced quality of life. Notably, there are no prior records in South American literature of cataract surgery combined with artificial iris implantation for oculocutaneous albinism patients up to the time of this publication.
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Arq. bras. oftalmol
Assunto da revista:
OFTALMOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article
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Brasil
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Brasil