Title: True Exfoliation of the Lens Capsule: A Case Report
Authors: Dr Reena Kumari, Dr Dinesh Kumar Bhagat, Dr Param Shiv Gaur, Dr Chhabi Kedia, Dr Santosh Kumar
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v4i10.36
True exfoliation is a rare disorder associated with delamination of the superficial or all layers of the anterior lens capsule, appearing as a transparent membrane in the anterior chamber. Although exposure to excessive heat, ocular trauma, glaucoma and intraocular inflammation are implicated as main causative factors, exact etiopathogenesis is not clear. We report a case of true exfoliation of lens in a patient who presented with progressive painless loss of vision in both eyes for the last 2 years and had history of occupational exposure of intense heat. Key Words: True exfoliation; lens capsule; cataract surgery.
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