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Small eyes, big problems: Cataract surgery in nanophthalmos
oleh: P V Tejaswi Prasad, Nivean Madhivanan, Murali Ariga, Abhinaya Sridhar
Format: | Article |
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Diterbitkan: | Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01 |
Deskripsi
Nanophthalmos is characterized by bilateral and symmetrical small eyes with shortened axial length of 20 mm or less (two standard deviation below average axial length), high lens-to-eye volume ratio with shallow anterior chamber, enophthalmos, and narrow palpebral fissures. All these features make it challenging for cataract surgery, in this case report, we suggest few necessary steps taken for an uncomplicated outcome.