Partially absorbed cataractous lens in the anterior chamber revealing neglected severe ocular contusion: a case report

BMC Ophthalmol. 2017 Nov 6;17(1):200. doi: 10.1186/s12886-017-0594-0.

Abstract

Background: Ocular contusion can produce severe lesions, which if not treated appropriately and promptly, can lead to visual impairment. Ocular contusion in childhood may not be reported by children.

Case presentation: A 27 year old female presented with a partially absorbed cataractous lens that was dislocated into the anterior chamber of her left eye. There was mild anterior chamber reaction. She reported no history of ocular trauma; but associated findings and further investigations were in favour of a post-traumatic aetiology.

Conclusion: All ocular injuries require a detailed ophthalmological examination to assess vision and the extent of lesions.

Keywords: Case report; Cataract; Ocular contusion; Retinal detachment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anterior Chamber / pathology*
  • Cataract / pathology*
  • Eye Injuries / complications*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lens Subluxation / pathology*
  • Lens, Crystalline / pathology