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  • Electrical injuries can cause delayed ocular complications, including cataracts.
  • A 46-year-old male presented with a 27-year history of progressive visual decline in the right eye following an electrical shock.
  • Initial visual acuity was significantly reduced in the affected eye, with examination revealing characteristic lens opacities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a rare case of electric cataract.
  • To describe the clinical presentation and management of delayed visual impairment after electrical injury.
  • To emphasize the importance of long-term follow-up for patients with electrical eye trauma.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of a 46-year-old male with a history of electrical injury.
  • Ophthalmic examination including visual acuity assessment and slit-lamp biomicroscopy.
  • Surgical management involving cataract phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation.

Main Results:

  • The patient exhibited anterior subcapsular cataracts with calcification-like changes in the right lens and opacities in the left.
  • Visual acuity in the right eye improved significantly after surgery.
  • Complete symptom resolution was observed at the 1-week follow-up appointment.

Conclusions:

  • Electric cataract is a delayed complication of electrical injury that can be successfully treated with cataract surgery.
  • Prompt surgical intervention can restore visual function in patients with electric cataracts.
  • This case underscores the potential for long-term ocular sequelae following electrical trauma.