Unilateral Stellate Cataract Post Electrocution- A Case Report and Literature Review
Published: 2023-12-28
Page: 98-103
Issue: 2023 - Volume 6 [Issue 1]
Anuradha Singh *
Department of Ophthalmology, Military Hospital Ahmedabad, India.
Shailesh Mogra
Department of Ophthalmology, Military Hospital Ahmedabad, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Aim: To outline the evaluation and management of a case of unilateral stellate cataract post electrocution.
Presentation of case: A 54 year old male patient presented with diminished vision in left eye. On evaluation he was found to have a peculiar stellate patterned cataract. He gave history of sustaining an electric shock 3 months prior. He was managed as a routine case of cataract with good visual recovery.
Discussion: This case demonstrates a peculiar case of cataract seen after typical history in relatively younger age group. It has been reported in literature previously, and comprises an important cause of unilateral cataract.
Conclusion: This is an interesting etiology of presenile cataract which can be managed well with careful clinical evaluation leading to a good visual outcome.
Keywords: Stellate cataract, electrocution, phacoemulsification, unilateral cataract
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