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Calcified cataractous lens.

Shang-Yi Chiang1, Chi-Ting Horng, Wei-Hua Lee

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, Tri-Service General Hospital & National Defense Medical Center, 325 Cheng-Gung Road, Sec. 2, Taipei 114, Taiwan.

Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
|June 24, 2004
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A calcified cataractous lens was removed from a young man with childhood retinal degeneration. Surgical intervention restored vision to 20/200, indicating successful treatment for this rare condition.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Pathology
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • A 24-year-old male presented with a history of childhood retinal degeneration in the right eye, leading to severe vision loss.
  • The patient experienced a significant decline in visual acuity, reaching the level of light perception only.

Observation:

  • A calcified cataractous lens was identified as the cause of the vision impairment.
  • The calcified substance measured 5.4 mm x 4.0 mm x 2.0 mm.

Findings:

  • Surgical removal of the calcified lens was performed using clear corneal phacoemulsification and the can-opener technique.
  • Radiological, histopathological, chemical, and electron microscopy analyses were conducted on the removed specimen.
  • Postoperatively, the patient's visual acuity improved to 20/200 four years after the procedure.

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Implications:

  • This case highlights the successful surgical management of a rare calcified cataractous lens in a young adult.
  • The findings underscore the importance of comprehensive analysis for understanding the nature of calcified ocular tissues.
  • Restoration of functional vision is achievable even in complex cases with significant pre-existing ocular pathology.