Klin Monbl Augenheilkd 2022; 239(04): 413-415
DOI: 10.1055/a-1785-5090
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Rare Foreign Body in Anterior Chamber following Cataract Surgery: About an Eyelash

Seltener Fremdkörper in der Vorderkammer nach Kataraktoperation: etwa eine Wimper
Vehashini Sabaratnam
Ophthalmology, Hôpital ophtalmique Jules-Gonin, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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Bao Khanh Tran
Ophthalmology, Hôpital ophtalmique Jules-Gonin, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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Introduction

Phacoemulsification and intraocular artificial lens implantation are well-known standard procedures to treat cataract, with a very low complication rate [1]. Most common complications such as posterior capsular bag rupture or corneal edema are well described [2]. Postoperative complications such as increased intraocular pressure and secondary cataract are also well known. Nevertheless, there are rare complications such as an intraocular foreign body after cataract surgery and few cases can be found in the literature.

We describe a case in which a cilium was noted on day 3 postoperatively to have penetrated the paracentesis. We also review the relevant literature and advance a few hypotheses on the mechanism of inoculation and suggest ways to avoid such complications.



Publication History

Received: 26 September 2021

Accepted: 17 February 2022

Article published online:
26 April 2022

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