Iris fluorescein angiography in clinical practice

Ocular tissues, like those of other organs, exhibit well-defined morphologic reactions to local trauma and insult in the form of hyperemia, vasodilation, increased permeability of blood vessels, and edema. Cystoid macular edema (CME) following cataract surgery is one such manifestation, and it can result in either temporary, or rarely, a permanent reduction of visual acuity. Although its cause remains obscure, the relationship of CME to the details of the surgical procedures and their complications are becoming clearer. Likewise more insight into the phenomenon is being imparted by the agents being used in the preventative or curative line of management in CME.

https://www.ophthalmology.theclinics.com/article/S0896-1549(05)70264-9/pdf

Postcataract cystoid macular edema

High myopia and the complications that follow the extraction of a cataract from a highly myopic eye are described. A comparison between intracapsular and extracapsular techniques is made and the advantages of a posterior chamber IOL are evaluated. Some suggestions for reduction of capsular opacification are given. Precautions to be taken during Nd:Yag laser treatment of the posterior capsule, and vitreoretinal complications are discussed.

Cataract Surgery in High Myopia

Clinically significant cystoid macular edema confirmed by fluorescein angiography has been studied in a consecutive series of 285 eyes having intracapsular cataract extraction and Severin intraocular lens implantation. The incidence and natural course of the condition is described and associated factors are discussed.

M. Harto

Papers

Iris and macular angiography in intraocular implants.