Recurrent hyphema secondary to anterior chamber lens implant

Surv Ophthalmol. 1997 Mar-Apr;41(5):414-6. doi: 10.1016/s0039-6257(97)00004-0.

Abstract

Ultrasound biomicroscopy, a high frequency ultrasound imaging device, allows high resolution images of the anterior segment. We report a case of recurrent hyphema secondary to anterior chamber lens implant. Corneal edema precluded visualization of the angle and lens haptic, and B-scan ultrasound provided no information about the lens implant. In contrast, ultrasound biomicroscopy precisely located the superior haptic and revealed that it was deeply embedded within the ciliary body.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Cautery
  • Ciliary Body / blood supply
  • Ciliary Body / diagnostic imaging
  • Eye Diseases / etiology
  • Eye Diseases / therapy
  • Hemorrhage / etiology
  • Hemorrhage / therapy
  • Humans
  • Hyphema / etiology*
  • Lenses, Intraocular / adverse effects*
  • Male
  • Recurrence
  • Reoperation
  • Ultrasonography