Inaccuracy of intraocular lens power calculation after traumatic corneal laceration and cataract

All about traumatic cataracts: narrative review

Ocular trauma is an important cause of monocular blindness worldwide. Injury to the lens after blunt or penetrating trauma is common and can result in vision impairment. Selecting the most appropriate therapeutic approaches depends on factors such as patients' age, mechanism of trauma, and underlying clinical conditions. Early management, especially within childhood, is essential because of the difficulties involved in examination; anatomical variations; as well as accompanying intraocular inflammation, amblyopia, or vitreoretinal adhesions. The objective of this study was to provide a comprehensive review of the epidemiology and clinical management of traumatic cataract, highlighting the significance of accurate diagnosis and selection of the optimal therapeutic approach.

Comparison of the effectiveness of different corneal curvature measurement methods for IOL implantation in traumatic aphakic eyes with corneal injury

BACKGROUND/AIM

To assess the refractive outcomes of secondary intraocular lenses (IOL) in patients with traumatic aphakic eyes with corneal penetrating injury and compare different corneal curvature measurement methods.

METHODS

Patients with unilateral penetrating eye injuries underwent corneal wound repair and cataract extraction, followed by secondary IOL implantation. Corneal curvature measurements were taken on the contralateral healthy eye (Group A), from the affected eye before removing corneal sutures (Group B), or after suture removal (Group C). The refractive outcomes were compared among the three groups.

RESULTS

The study included 261 eyes. The Mean Absolute Error (MAE) in Group C (0.99 ± 0.85 D) was significantly smaller than that in Group A (1.87 ± 1.71 D) and Group B (1.37 ± 1.20 D) (both P < 0.001). Moreover, the percentage of eyes with IOL prediction errors within ± 0.50 D in Group C (40%) was higher than that in group A (21.7%) (OR = 2.364, 95%CI: 1.272-4.392, P = 0.006) and group B (28.0%) (OR = 1.714, 95%CI: 0.948-3.099, P = 0.073), and the percentage of eyes with IOL prediction errors within ± 1.0 D in Group C (90.9%) was higher than that in group A (67.9%) (OR = 4.758, 95%CI: 2.131-10.626, P < 0.001) and group B (75.0%) (OR = 3.370, 95%CI: 1.483-7.660, P = 0.003) as well.

CONCLUSIONS

In traumatic aphakic eyes with corneal sutures, IOL power calculation based on the corneal curvature of the injured eye after removing the corneal sutures yields the best refractive outcomes.

Predictors of visual outcome in traumatic cataract

Traumatic cataract resulting from open- or closed-globe ocular trauma is one of the most common causes of blindness. Visual outcome is unpredictable because this is not determined solely by the lens. There is a lack of a standard classification, investigations, and treatment guidelines related to the outcome, with considerable debate regarding predictive models. We review the predictors of visual outcome following surgical treatment of traumatic cataracts, which may act as a guide to clinicians.

Controversies in traumatic cataract classification and management: a review

Traumatic cataract is one of the important causes of blindness after ocular trauma, either open or close globe. Visual outcome is unpredictable because it is not only lens that decides visual outcome. There is no standard classification, investigation, or treatment guidelines for the same. There are controversies regarding predictive models. We would like to highlight these controversies and try to reach certain guidelines that may help clinicians to manage traumatic cataracts.

Pediatric traumatic cataract and surgery outcomes in eastern China: a hospital-based study

AIM

To evaluate the etiologies, management, and outcomes of pediatric traumatic cataract in eastern China.

METHODS

Pediatric traumatic cataract were reviewed for demographic information, type of injury, mode of injury, time of injury, interval between injury and first visiting doctors, hospital of first visiting, surgeries, complications and prognosis.

RESULTS

A total of 117 eyes of 117 patients (96 boys and 21 girls) with unilateral injuries (66 right and 51 left eyes) were included in the study. The mean (SEM) age at diagnosis was (6.6±3.2) years (range, 1.3-13.8 years). Each cataract was categorized according to the type of trauma: closed-globe (n=26) or open-globe (n=91) injuries. The most common injuring objects were sharp metal objects (37.61%). The most common complication in open-globe injuries was corneal laceration, whereas traumatic mydriasis was most common in closed-globe injuries. Of 68 eyes in patients with open-globe injuries who received cataract extraction, intraocular lens (IOLs) were primarily implanted in 47 eyes (68.12%), whereas 18 eyes with closed-globe injuries received cataract extraction, and IOLs were primarily implanted in 17 eyes (94.4%). The surgical procedures included reconstruction of the anterior segment, synechiolysis, excision of the membrane, lensectomy, vitrectomy and related techniques. Postoperative vision was significantly improved compared with preoperative vision.

CONCLUSION

Pediatric traumatic cataract should be treated in time to attenuate the complications, and education on pediatric traumatic cataract and improvements in pediatric health care are needed for the early detection of cataract in children.

Controversies in ocular trauma classification and management: review

Ocular trauma is a topic of unresolved controversies and there are continuous controversial and debatable management strategies for open-globe injuries (OGIs). International classification of ocular trauma proposed almost 15 years ago needs to be reviewed and to be more robust in predicting the outcome in the setting of OGIs. Anterior segment trauma involves controversies related to patching for corneal abrasion, corneal laceration repair, and medical management of hyphema. Timing of cataract surgery and intraocular lens implantation in the setting of trauma is still debated worldwide. There are unresolved issues regarding the management of OGIs involving the posterior segment. Timing of vitrectomy has been and will continue to be debated by proponents of early versus delayed intervention. The use of prophylactic cryotherapy and scleral buckle is still practiced differently throughout the world. The role of intravitreal antibiotics in posterior segment trauma in the absence of infection is still debated. Similarly, the use of vitrectomy versus vitreous tap in the setting of traumatic endophthalmitis is not fully resolved. In optic neuropathy, the role of intravenous methylprednisolone versus conservative management is always debated and still there are no evidence-based guidelines about the beneficial role of pulse steroid therapy. The role of optic canal decompression in the setting of acute traumatic optic neuropathy is also not conclusive. Orbital and adnexal trauma has been shown to adversely affect the outcome of OGI patients but both lids and orbital injury are not taken as preoperative variables in international ocular trauma classification. The timing of intervention in blow-out fracture is still debated. The pediatric age group, owing to the high risk of amblyopia and intraocular inflammation as well as strong vitreoretinal adhesions, has to be managed by different principles. Although the risk of sympathetic ophthalmia is very rare, it is always one of the key debated issues while managing traumatized eyes with no light perception vision. Prospective, controlled clinical studies are not possible in the OGI setting and this article reviews pertinent data regarding these management issues and controversies, and provides recommendations for treatment based on the available published data and the authors' personal experience.

Cataract surgery in the setting of trauma

PURPOSE

To review the changes in the surgical techniques used for cataract removal in the setting of trauma and their postoperative outcome.

RECENT FINDINGS

Primary cataract removal with intraocular lens (IOL) implantation is the commonly followed procedure for penetrating injuries with cataract. IOL implantation has evolved through various techniques namely 'in the bag', 'in the sulcus', epilenticular implantation, anterior chamber IOL, scleral fixated IOL and recently glued IOL.

SUMMARY

Certain lacerating injuries of the anterior segment are particularly amenable to cataract extraction and IOL implantation at the time of primary laceration repair. This approach obviates additional operative and anesthetic risks, while affording timelier visual rehabilitation. Secondary lens removal may also be indicated in cases of severe corneal injury and marked edema, which may interfere with intraocular visualization.

Secondary intraocular lens implantation of traumatic cataract in open-globe injury

BACKGROUND

The purpose of this study was to determine the visual outcome and accuracy of biometry in traumatic cataract in open-globe injury.

METHODS

A clinical retrospective study of 30 consecutive patients treated for ocular penetrating trauma was conducted. Patient demographics, causes of injury, wound categories, timing and procedures of the primary repair, interval of subsequent intraocular lens (IOL) implantation, follow-up, and postoperative complications were recorded. Additionally, binocular biometry was documented. Twenty-six eyes (86.7%) were open-globe injuries occurring in the workplace. All patients received cataract extraction with primary repair of the penetrating wound, 18 eyes (60%) underwent trans pars plana vitrectomy with lensectomy and 12 eyes (40%) underwent lens aspiration or extracapsular cataract extraction. Simultaneously, 16 eyes (53.3%) underwent intraocular foreign body removal.

RESULTS

The mean visual improvement after secondary IOL implantation was statistically significant (p = 0.002). Seventeen eyes (56.7%) achieved final best-corrected visual acuity of 20/40 or better. The mean deviation of final refraction and target refraction was -0.69 +/- 0.56 diopter, and 23 eyes (76.7%) were within 1 diopter based on biometry of the traumatic eye. In 18 eyes (60%), the difference was within 1 diopter according to biometry of the fellow eye. In 5 cases (16.7%), there was no improvement of vision because of central corneal scar, secondary glaucoma, macular pucker, or recurrent retinal detachment.

INTERPRETATION

The vision of patients with traumatic cataract in open-globe injury was improved after prompt surgical intervention and subsequent IOL implantation. A minority of patients experienced no change in vision or a deterioration of vision due to irregular astigmatism caused by a corneal wound or variable damage to the posterior segment. Using biometry of the injured eye after primary repair was more accurate than using biometry of the fellow eye to determine the power of the lens for IOL implantation in variable open-globe injury.

Transscleral fixation of a foldable intraocular lens in aphakic vitrectomized eyes

PURPOSE

To evaluate the clinical outcomes of transscleral fixation of a foldable intraocular lens (IOL) in eyes that had pars plana lensectomy combined with pars plana vitrectomy for severe vitreoretinal disease.

SETTING

Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea.

METHODS

The medical records of 21 patients who had a transscleral fixation of a foldable IOL after previous vitrectomy combined with lensectomy for severe posterior segment pathology were reviewed. The underlying vitreoretinal diseases were complicated proliferative diabetic retinopathy (n = 9), proliferative vitreoretinopathy (n = 5), traumatic retinal detachment (n = 3), intraocular foreign body (n = 2), and uveitic retinal detachment (n = 2). The postoperative best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was compared with the preoperative BCVA. Autorefractometry and keratometry measurements and central endothelial cell counts were evaluated 1 day preoperatively and 6 months postoperatively.

RESULTS

The mean age of the patients was 54.5 years. The preoperative aphakic period ranged from 2 to 22 months. The visual acuity reached the preoperative BCVA by 2 months after surgery and was better than the preoperative BCVA at 6 months (P =.006) and at the final visit (P =.003). Six months postoperatively, the mean myopic shift by cycloplegic autorefractometry was -1.0 diopter (D) and the mean scalar shift in surgically induced keratometric cylinder, 1.0 D. The mean central corneal endothelial loss at 6 months was 6.7% (range 2.4% to 22.2%). The only vitreoretinal complications were a transient vitreous hemorrhage and a reopened macular hole that was reattached after fluid-gas exchange.

CONCLUSION

Transscleral fixation of a foldable IOL was safe and led to favorable visual outcomes in aphakic vitrectomized eyes with previous severe vitreoretinal disease.