Posterior polar cataract: A review.
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چکیده
Posterior polar cataract is a rare form of congenital cataract. It is usually inherited as an autosomal dominant disease, yet it can be sporadic. Five genes have been attributed to the formation of this disease. It is highly associated with complications during surgery, such as posterior capsule rupture and nucleus drop. The reason for this high complication rate is the strong adherence of the opacity to the weak posterior capsule. Different surgical strategies were described for the handling of this challenging entity, most of which emphasized the need for gentle maneuvering in dealing with these cases. It has a unique clinical appearance that should not be missed in order to anticipate, avoid, and minimize the impact of the complications associated with it.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Saudi journal of ophthalmology : official journal of the Saudi Ophthalmological Society
دوره 26 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012