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DOI: 10.1055/a-1785-5090
Rare Foreign Body in Anterior Chamber following Cataract Surgery: About an Eyelash
Seltener Fremdkörper in der Vorderkammer nach Kataraktoperation: etwa eine Wimper
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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