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

Hypocalcemic cataract

R Stein, V Godel

    Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
    |May 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Severe hypocalcemia during dialysis in a young male with renal failure led to bilateral cataracts. This case highlights a potential link between calcium deficiency and vision impairment in kidney disease patients.

    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

    Clarifying the role of vesicoamniotic shunt in fetal medicine: three key lessons from the past and call for international registry.

    Ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology : the official journal of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology·2025
    Same author

    Building social equity and person-centred innovation into the end TB response.

    The international journal of tuberculosis and lung disease : the official journal of the International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease·2024
    Same author

    Quasi-periodic X-ray eruptions years after a nearby tidal disruption event.

    Nature·2024
    Same author

    EuroGuiderm guideline on lichen sclerosus-introduction into lichen sclerosus.

    Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV·2024
    Same author

    EuroGuiderm guideline on lichen sclerosus-Treatment of lichen sclerosus.

    Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV·2024
    Same author

    Observation of high-energy neutrinos from the Galactic plane.

    Science (New York, N.Y.)·2023
    Same journal

    TeleROP-NI: Modernizing Retinopathy of Prematurity Screening in Northern Ireland to Enhance Decision-making and Ensure Sustainability.

    Journal of pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus·2026
    Same journal

    Ocular Microstructural Alterations in Children With Spina Bifida: An Optical Coherence Tomography Study.

    Journal of pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus·2026
    Same journal

    Systemic Inflammatory Markers and Their Relationship With Optic Nerve Head Alterations in Pediatric Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension.

    Journal of pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus·2026
    Same journal

    Evaluating Large Language Models to Improve Spanish Patient Education on Childhood Glaucoma.

    Journal of pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus·2026
    Same journal

    Comparative Evaluation of Unilateral Recession-Plication Versus Bilateral Three-Muscle Surgery for Large-Angle Exotropia.

    Journal of pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus·2026
    Same journal

    Long-term Visual Sequelae of Shaken Baby Syndrome: A Retrospective Study of 52 Cases.

    Journal of pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus·2026
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Nephrology
    • Ophthalmology
    • Biochemistry

    Background:

    • Advanced renal failure presents complex metabolic challenges.
    • Dialysis is a life-sustaining treatment for kidney failure but can lead to electrolyte imbalances.
    • Ocular complications, such as cataracts, can occur in patients with chronic kidney disease.

    Observation:

    • A 19-year-old male with end-stage renal disease developed bilateral cataracts.
    • The cataracts were clinically similar to those associated with calcium deficiency.
    • Biochemical monitoring revealed severe hypocalcemic episodes during dialysis treatment.

    Findings:

    • The patient's cataracts were strongly associated with episodes of severe hypocalcemia.
    • A potential mechanism linking hypocalcemia to cataract formation in this context is proposed.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • This suggests a direct or indirect effect of low calcium levels on lens metabolism.

    • Implications:

    • This case underscores the importance of vigilant electrolyte monitoring in dialysis patients.
    • Understanding the link between hypocalcemia and cataracts may inform preventative strategies.
    • Further research is warranted to elucidate the precise mechanism of cataractogenesis in hypocalcemic states related to renal failure.