Posterior bilateral lens luxation in an agitated patient: Cause or consequence?
C E Monera Lucas1, J Escolano Serrano1, D Romero Valero1
1Servicio de Oftalmología, Hospital General Universitario de Elche, Elche, Alicante, España.
Abstract:
Complete posterior lens dislocation is an infrequent clinical entity. Trauma is the first cause of secondary lens dislocation. Most of the cases are unilateral, and bilateral cases are unusual. We report the uncommon case of a 70-year-old woman with evidence of a posterior bilateral dislocation of the lens in the context of an acute onset of confusional syndrome. We discuss about sensory deprivation as a trigger for acute confusion and agitation in patients with predisposing conditions. In addition, we describe the benefits that, in our experience, the refloating technique with perfluorocarbon liquid provides for the surgical approach to these cases.
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