Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Retinal detachment in axial myopia.

R L Lindstrom1

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis.

Developments in Ophthalmology
|January 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Extracapsular cataract extraction does not prevent retinal detachment, especially in males with longer eyes. Patients with axial length >25mm require careful monitoring for detachment symptoms.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Vitrectomy and membrane dissection surgery.

Ophthalmology·2001
Same author

Two-year outcomes of intrastromal corneal ring segments for the correction of myopia.

Ophthalmology·2001
Same author

Astigmatism management: ablation patterns.

Current opinion in ophthalmology·2001
Same author

Refractive surgery in the new millennium.

Ophthalmology clinics of North America·2001
Same author

Intrastomal corneal ring segments: reversibility of refractive effect.

Journal of refractive surgery (Thorofare, N.J. : 1995)·2001
Same author

Laser in situ keratomileusis after intracorneal rings. Report of 5 cases.

Journal of cataract and refractive surgery·2001
Same journal

Erratum.

Developments in ophthalmology·2021
Same journal

Pediatric Vitreoretinal Surgery and Integrated Intraoperative Optical Coherence Tomography.

Developments in ophthalmology·2021
Same journal

Integrated Intraoperative Optical Coherence Tomography for Pediatric Lamellar Corneal Transplant Surgery.

Developments in ophthalmology·2021
Same journal

The Use of Optical Coherence Tomography as an Intraoperative Adjunct of Oculoplastic Surgery.

Developments in ophthalmology·2021
Same journal

Integrated Intraoperative Optical Coherence Tomography in Strabismus Surgery.

Developments in ophthalmology·2021
Same journal

Use of Integrated Intraoperative Ocular Coherence Tomography in Pediatric Cataract Surgery: Thinking outside the Box.

Developments in ophthalmology·2021
See all related articles

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Surgical Complications
  • Retinal Detachment

Background:

  • Cataract extraction is a common procedure.
  • Understanding potential complications like retinal detachment is crucial for patient care.
  • Previous studies have explored risk factors for post-cataract surgery retinal detachment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the incidence and risk factors for retinal detachment following extracapsular cataract extraction.
  • To identify specific patient characteristics associated with increased risk of retinal detachment post-surgery.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 127 cases undergoing extracapsular cataract extraction.
  • Data collected on axial length, patient sex, and occurrence of retinal detachment.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Follow-up period between August 1980 and February 1985.

    • Main Results:

    • Retinal detachment occurred in 9.59% of eyes with axial length >25.00 mm.
    • No retinal detachments were observed in eyes with axial length <25.00 mm.
    • All patients who experienced retinal detachment were male.

    Conclusions:

    • Extracapsular cataract extraction, intact capsule, and posterior chamber lens placement do not prevent retinal detachment.
    • Male patients with axial length >25.00 mm are at higher risk for retinal detachment after cataract surgery.
    • Counseling and careful ophthalmoscopic follow-up are recommended for at-risk patients.