Spontaneous Complete Absorption Of A Cataractous Lens
Archives of Ophthalmology 55: 1956; 118
View Original Source →Abstract
A case in which the complete absorption of both a cataractous lens and its anterior capsule 29 years after development of the toxic cataract is reported. The patient was able to regain 20/20 corrected vision in spite of amblyopia of such duration.
Case Details
Personal Characteristics
Married woman aged 45
Clinical Characteristics
Complete absorption of both a cataractous lens and its anterior capsule 29 years after development of the toxic cataract, mature complete cataract in the left eye with no synechia, quiet eye, symptom-free, visual acuity was 20/20 in the right eye and limited to light perception and projection in the left eye, total aphakia, fine, dust-like particles on the anterior face of the vitreous, tension in the left eye within normal limits
Remission Characteristics
The patient was able to regain 20/20 corrected vision in spite of amblyopia of such duration
Treatment & Mechanisms
Proposed Remission Mechanisms
Not discussed
Clinical Treatment
Presbyopic lenses were prescribed, reexamination was performed on june 11 and september 29, the pupil was widely dilated with 10% phenylephrine (neo-synephrine)
Additional Notes
The eye has remained symptom-free to the present date