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Lens subluxation in iris retraction syndrome without retinal detachment

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One patient with uveitis presented iris retraction syndrome then developed to angle-closure glaucoma. Ultrasound biomicroscopy showed iris retraction with posterior synechiae and supraciliary effusion. The typical characteristic of iris retraction syndrome—retinal detachment—did not present in this case. Uveitis and supraciliary effusion could be the possible cause of posterior chamber hypotony. The lens subluxation found during the cataract operation alerted us that lens subluxation could be occult in this situation.

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  1. Department of Ophthalmology, Chang Cung Memorial Hospital, 5, Fu-Hsing Street, Kuei-Shan Hsiang, 333, Taoyuan, Taiwan

    Shirley H. L. Chang MD, Shiu-Chen Wu MD & Ya-Hui Kuo MD

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The authors have stated that they have no significant financial interest or other relationship with any product manufacturer or provider of services discussed in this article. The authors also do not discuss the use of off-label products, which includes unlabeled, unapproved, or investigative products or devices.

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Chang, S.H.L., Wu, SC. & Kuo, YH. Lens subluxation in iris retraction syndrome without retinal detachment. Ann Ophthalmol 37, 47–50 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1385/AO:37:1:047

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