Iatrogenic Posterior Polar Cataract with Capsular Cystic Formation Following Lens Touch During Intravitreal Injection: A Case Report and Literature Review
This case report describes a unique ocular finding in a 64-year-old male with a history of central serous chorioretinopathy with choroidal neovascular membrane, treated with intravitreal injections of Aflibercept. The patient was found to have an iatrogenic retro-lenticular non-pigmented cystic formation in the left eye, an anomaly not previously documented in the literature. Comprehensive imaging included ultrasound biomicroscopy and anterior segment optical coherence tomography. This report emphasises a rare ocular finding and the significance of recognising iatrogenic cataracts following intravitreal injections. It also highlights the necessity of individualised patient management and preoperative evaluations to prevent surgical complications.
Authors
- Christopher Leak
- Lorenzo Fabozzi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2449-9542)
- Vincenzo Maurino
- Filomena Palmieri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5396-9091)
Institutions
- Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Clinical & Translational Ophthalmology
- Published
- 2025-05-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/jcto3020010
- Primary Topic
- Intraocular Surgery and Lenses
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00