In this report, we present a rare complication of such an injury presenting as a unilateral cataract in a 33-year-old woman with a painless but gradual worsening of vision in her left eye 3 weeks after sustaining a high-voltage electrical injury. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

In the latest issue of the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers recount the fascinating case of an electrician who, after sustaining a 14,000-volt shock to his left shoulder, presented with "bilateral stellate anterior subcapsular opacities of [io9.gizmodo.com]

In this letter, we present a rare complication of electrical injury demonstrated as unilateral uveitis, cataract and retinal detachment in a 39-year-old woman. [burnstrauma.biomedcentral.com]

JP Medical Ltd, ٣١‏/٠٣‏/٢٠١٢ - 548 من الصفحات The ninth edition of Ocular Differential Diagnosis is a practical manual to help practitioners make a quick diagnosis based on presentation and symptoms. [books.google.com]

• Surgical Procedure

  Offering the latest technologies and surgical procedures, many previously un-treatable or un-diagnosed conditions can now easily be remedied. [swvaeye.com]

  This surgical procedure is used to adjust your eye's focusing ability by reshaping the cornea, or clear, round dome at the front of your eye. Other procedures involve implanting a … [Read More...] [eyecaresurgery.com]

  Surgical Procedure By far the most efficient,reliable and safest procedure to remove cataract is by Phacoemulsifiaction which involves removal of Cataractous lens and implantation of Artificial Foldable Intraocular lens inside the eye through a very small [saijyotieyecarecentre.com]

  In these cases an IOL is often implanted in a separate surgical procedure when a child is a bit older and their eye more developed. When your baby is born their natural eye lens is very round and more powerful than in adulthood. [rnib.org.uk]

  I had to undergo another surgical procedure with this new doctor to remove these particles. My eye still was a bloody, irritated mess. I was having a terrible time with bright lights and sun. [lifeextension.com]

• Swelling

  It can cause extreme discomfort, and can result in swelling, fluid excretion and temporary blindness. Normally, Welder‘s Flash is temporary, but repeated or prolonged exposure can lead to permanent injury of the eyes. [lincolnelectric.com]

  Risks and complications of Cataract Surgery As with any type of surgery, there are risks associated with cataract surgery such as: Bleeding in the eye Infection Glaucoma Retinal detachment Swelling of the cornea or retina Loss of vision Ruptured lens [swvi.com.au]

  Look out for If you notice any swelling, bleeding, a lot of stickiness, redness in or around your baby's eye, or if they seem to be in pain after surgery contact the hospital immediately, or go to A&E, so your child can be seen quickly. [rnib.org.uk]

  I was told there was too much swelling to get a good exam. I had to undergo another surgical procedure with this new doctor to remove these particles. My eye still was a bloody, irritated mess. [lifeextension.com]

• Asymptomatic

  The patient was visually asymptomatic till about 1 year after the mishap, when he began to notice the gradual fall in vision that had progressed to its present state. Corrected visual acuity was 20/200 right eye and 20/60 left eye. [bjo.bmj.com]

• Strabismus

  Syndromes and diseases associated with exophthalmos, ptosis, strabismus, nystagmus, glaucoma, cataracts, uveitis and optic atrophy are discussed in detail. [books.google.com]

  J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus 1980; 17 :245–6. 3 Jaffe GJ, Handa JT. Lightning maculopathy. Retina 1994; 14 :169–72. 4 Hanna C, Fraunfelder FT. Electric cataracts. II. Ultrastructural lens changes. Arch Ophthalmol 1972; 87 :184–91. 5 Duke Elder S. [nature.com]

  Journal of Paediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus 16, (5): 301-305. 2. Hiles, D.A., Jot. Ophthal. Clin. 17, (4): 222, 1977. 3. Egodorov, S.N., Egorova, E.V., Zubareva, L.N., Am. Intra--Ocular Implant Soc. J., 7 (2): 144, 1981. 4. [ijo.in]

  Strabismus (squint) can develop if the eyes are not working properly together. Glasses, patching, and occasionally surgery can be given to help. Amblyopia (lazy eye) (which is also mentioned earlier in this factsheet). [rnib.org.uk]

• Corneal Opacity

  Corneal leukoma and opacity of the nucleus and posterior pole of the lens. Surgery is begun. Cataract removal with phacoemulsification. Removal of the leukomatous corneal flap. Grafted corneal flap. End of surgery. Follow-up after 24 hours. [healio.com]

• Irritability

  My eye still was a bloody, irritated mess. I was having a terrible time with bright lights and sun. In order to see, I needed to keep the eye squinted or closed. [lifeextension.com]

Forty-five of the 82 patients received a 10-day treatment regimen that included daily electrical impulses aimed into the eye. The other patients received a placebo treatment (Source: Web MD ). [yoursightmatters.com]

Placebo Comparator: Sham Treatment with inactivate Tesmac device Device: Sham Tesmac device Treatment with inactivated Tesmac device on the same schedule as the group treated with the active Tesmac device. [clinicaltrials.gov]

Whether you’re experiencing symptoms or seeking surgical treatment, both of our state-of-the-art treatment center can meet all your eye care needs. [annearundeleyecenter.com]

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Management And Treatment So far no medical treatment has shown to have any significant improvement in the development of cataract or disappearance of any previous opacities once they have been formed The only modality of treatment of cataract is surgical [saijyotieyecarecentre.com]

He subsequently had an uneventful cataract surgery with expected poor prognosis, secondary to the retinal detachment. Conclusion: This case highlights two ocular complications (one common and one uncommon) following an electrical injury. [ajol.info]

Those concerned with the adjudication of claims arising from such injuries need information about the prognosis. [jamanetwork.com]

Prognosis The prognosis is dependent on the extent of the injury. Patient Education Protective eyewear is important in high-risk activities to avoid injury. For patient education resources, see the Eye & Vision Center as well as Cataracts. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Yet the sparing of the central retinal vessels from significant involvement is somewhat contradictory to the proposed mechanism and a more formal investigation of how electrical current behaves in the eye would be needed to confirm the suggested etiology [djo.harvard.edu]

[…] exposure to UV radiation, smoking, genetic predisposition, diet, body mass index, systemic diseases, medications, ocular trauma and secondary ophthalmic disease. 4-13 While age-related cataracts are an asymmetric phenomenon, cataracts of non-age-related etiologies [reviewofoptometry.com]

Epidemiology and molecular genetics of congenital cataracts. Int J Ophthalmol. 2011;4(4):422-32. 22. Papania MJ, Wallace GS, Rota PA, et al. [reviewofoptometry.com]

Epidemiology Frequency United States Approximately 2.5 million eye injuries occur annually in the United States. It is estimated that approximately 4-5% of a comprehensive ophthalmologist's patients are seen secondary to ocular injury. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Injury by electrical forces: pathophysiology, manifestations, and therapy. Curr Probl Surg. 1997;34:677–764. View Article Google Scholar Mutlu FM, Duman H, Cil Y. Early-onset unilateral electric cataract: a rare clinical entity. [burnstrauma.biomedcentral.com]

Careful examination and a management plan can simplify these difficult cases and provide the best possible outcome. [5, 6] Pathophysiology Blunt trauma is responsible for coup and contrecoup ocular injury. Coup is the mechanism of direct impact. [emedicine.medscape.com]

"Our study identifies lanosterol as a key molecule in the prevention of lens protein aggregation and points to a novel strategy for cataract prevention and treatment," the authors report. [newatlas.com]

Stay up-to-date with the latest information on advances in burn prevention, education, and research – on your computer or on the go. [journals.lww.com]

How to prevent a Cataract from developing? Cataract is a progressive eye condition which can eventually cause blindness if not detected or treated. There are many ways you can help prevent cataract development or slow its progression. [swvi.com.au]

The hospital will give you eye drops to put in your child's eye every two to four hours which will help to prevent inflammation or infection. [rnib.org.uk]