Pseudophakic Pupillary Block due to the Capsular Bag Intraocular Lens Implant Located in the Sulcus: A Case Report
Yusuf Bade,
Jason Dossantos,
Alison Hong
et al.
Abstract:<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> Pupillary block, a concerning complication of cataract surgery, is heightened when a single-piece acrylic (SPA) intraocular lens (IOL) is implanted in the ciliary sulcus. We report an unusual occurrence of relative pupillary block and chronic angle-closure glaucoma (ACG) identified in the late postoperative period due to unintentional SPA IOL implantation in the sulcus. <b><i>Case Presentation:</i></b> An 82-year-old woman presented wi… Show more
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