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Abstract #96519 Published in IGR 22-3
Case Report: Diagnosis of Late Spontaneous Intraocular Lens Dislocation on Point-of-care Ultrasound
Pizarro A; Kehrl TClinical practice and cases in emergency medicine 2021; 5: 332-334
INTRODUCTION: Spontaneous intraocular lens (IOL) dislocation is a rare, but serious, complication following cataract surgery. CASE REPORT: We report a case of patient with a remote history of cataract surgery presenting to the emergency department with monocular blurred vision. Ocular point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) facilitated diagnosis of a late spontaneous IOL dislocation. DISCUSSION: Prosthetic IOL dislocations are being reported with increasing frequency. Prompt recognition of IOL dislocation is essential to prevent secondary complications, including acute angle-closure glaucoma and retinal detachment, which can result in permanent vision loss. CONCLUSION: Point-of-care ultrasound is a rapid, noninvasive imaging modality for early detection of IOL dislocation to help guide management, improve patient outcomes, and mitigate long-term sequelae.
WellSpan York Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine, York, Pennsylvania.
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