Abstract
We describe recurrent bilateral homocystinuria-related lens dislocation into the anterior chamber in a patient who had postoperative anterior staphyloma and secondary intractable aphakic glaucoma in only one eye. We discuss the possible causes of and treatment modalities for this complication.
MeSH terms
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Anterior Eye Segment / pathology*
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Aphakia, Postcataract / etiology
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Child
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Ciliary Body / pathology*
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Female
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Glaucoma / etiology*
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Homocystine / blood
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Homocystinuria / complications*
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Humans
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Intraocular Pressure
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Laser Coagulation
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Lens Subluxation / etiology
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Lens Subluxation / surgery*
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Postoperative Complications*
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Recurrence
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Uveal Diseases / etiology*
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Uveal Diseases / surgery
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Vitrectomy