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Shivan Tekwani¹, Roya Ghafouri, Michelle Andreoli

¹Department of Ophthalmology, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, 2160 South First Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153, USA.

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This case report details bilateral atonic pupils following phacoemulsification cataract surgery in an elderly patient. This unusual finding occurred in an 84-year-old woman with significant cardiopulmonary risks.

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Surgical Complications

Background:

Cataract extraction via phacoemulsification is a common procedure.
Patient presented with multiple cardiopulmonary risk factors, potentially influencing surgical outcomes.

Observation:

The case report focuses on an 84-year-old female patient.
The patient underwent phacoemulsification for cataract removal.

Findings:

An unusual complication of bilateral atonic pupils was observed post-surgery.
Atonic pupils indicate a lack of pupillary response to light.

Implications:

This finding highlights a rare, potentially serious, ocular complication after cataract surgery.
Further investigation may be warranted to understand the underlying mechanisms and predisposing factors for atonic pupils in at-risk patients.