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Cataract extraction in eyes with sympathetic ophthalmia can yield variable visual outcomes. Careful patient selection and management are crucial for successful results in these complex cases.

Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Uveitis
Ophthalmic Surgery

Background:

Sympathetic ophthalmia is a rare, bilateral granulomatous inflammation following ocular injury or surgery.
Cataract extraction in the affected (sympathizing) eye presents unique challenges due to the underlying inflammatory condition.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the long-term visual outcomes and complications of cataract extraction in patients with sympathetic ophthalmia.

Main Methods:

Retrospective case series of six patients undergoing cataract extraction on the sympathizing eye.
Clinical and histological confirmation of sympathetic ophthalmia in most cases.
Long-term follow-up assessing visual acuity and postoperative complications.

Main Results:

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Postoperative follow-up averaged 12 years, with visual acuities ranging from 20/25 to light perception.
Posterior synechiae were the primary operative complication.
Cystoid macular edema, vitreous opacity, pupillary membrane, and corneal opacification were associated with visual impairment in four cases.

Conclusions:

The preoperative condition of the sympathizing eye significantly impacts visual prognosis after cataract surgery.
Effective postoperative management is critical for optimizing visual outcomes in patients with sympathetic ophthalmia.