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Opacity behind iridectomy
A male child had an eye injury at 3months of age.And he developed a cataract which was diagnosed as traumatic cataract. Subsequently he was operated at PGI and an IOL was implanted. Also an iridectomy was performed . After operation he was advised patching of the normal eye
Patching is continuing till now. Everything went fine for two years .visual axis is clear till date.the only problem which has arisen now is that there is a very small opacity seen through iridectomy incision.pupil is clear till now.
Intraocular pressure is normal
My question is that what can be reason for that opacity .
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That could be posterior capsular opacification in peripheral part of capsular bag
There is nothing to worry
Having said that it is provisional diagnosis
Kindly share photos of his eyes so that I may guide you better
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There might be some cortical matter sticked to the post capsule in the periphery. Till the centre is clear there is nothing to worry
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