|
|
PHOTO ESSAY |
|
Year : 2020 | Volume
: 68
| Issue : 9 | Page : 1967-1968 |
|
Surgical handling of uveitic membranes in pediatric phakic eyes
DS Srushti1, Sasikala Elizabeth Anilkumar1, Anuradha Vadakke Kanakath2, Kalpana Narendran1
1 Department of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, Aravind Eye Hospital and Post Graduate Institute of Ophthalmology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India 2 Uvea Clinic, Aravind Eye Hospital and Post Graduate Institute of Ophthalmology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Date of Submission | 30-Dec-2019 |
Date of Acceptance | 06-Jun-2020 |
Date of Web Publication | 20-Aug-2020 |
Correspondence Address: Dr. D S Srushti Department of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, Aravind Eye Hospital and Post Graduate Institute of Ophthalmology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu India
Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None | Check |
DOI: 10.4103/ijo.IJO_2357_19
Keywords: Lens sparing procedure, membranectomy, pediatric uveitis, uveitic membrane
How to cite this article: Srushti D S, Anilkumar SE, Kanakath AV, Narendran K. Surgical handling of uveitic membranes in pediatric phakic eyes. Indian J Ophthalmol 2020;68:1967-8 |
Five- and three-year-old girls with similar presentation of right eye (RE) non-granulomatous anterior uveitis and secondary glaucoma were under steroid, anti-glaucoma medication and post-surgical Peripheral Iridectomy (PI) done 2 weeks back. Visual acuity of RE in case-1 was 20/120 and in case-2 was 20/1000. Anterior segment showed uveitic pupillary membrane with suspected complicated cataract [Figure 1]a and [Figure 2]a. In view of visual rehabilitation of the young children, with biometry ready, RE synechiolysis/membranectomy ± cataract extraction with intraocular lens (IOL) implantation was planned. Under adequate viscoelastic, posterior synechiolysis was done. A clear lens underlying a dense fibrotic uveitic membrane was revealed [Figure 1]b and [Figure 2]b. By using Utthrata's forceps, the edge of the membrane was secured and peeled out in-toto to expose an undamaged clear lens [Figure 1]c and [Figure 1]c. | Figure 1: Clinical photograph of the right eye of Case 1: (a) preoperative clinical picture (surgical PI – at 11 ofclock position - occluded) (b) intraoperative picture after synechiolysis showing membrane over lens (c) intraoperative picture during uveitic membrane removal revealing clear lens (d) postoperative clinical picture (a, b and c: surgeon view)
Click here to view |
| Figure 2: Clinical photograph of the right eye of Case 2: (a) preoperative clinical picture (surgical PI –at 8 ofclock position- patent), (b) intraoperative picture after synechiolysis showing membrane over lens, (c) intraoperative picture during uveitic membrane removal revealing clear lens, and (d) postoperative clinical picture (a, b and c: surgeon view)
Click here to view |
Postoperatively RE vision improved to 20/30 in case-1 and 20/240 in case-2. Both children had quiet eyes, visual axis clear, and IOP well controlled [Figure 1]d and [Figure 2]d.
Discussion | | |
In pediatric uveitis, cataract and pupillary membranes are possible causes of stimulus deprivational amblyopia.[1] Although cataract surgery with IOL has become a relatively safe procedure in pediatric uveitis,[2] case selection is vital. Pupillary membrane can be resolved with lesser complications than cataract surgery. When pupillary membranectomy is planned, it is important to keep in mind that the underlying lens may be clear or have minimal cataract. Apart from Varner,[3] Chan et al.[4] and Rosenberg et al.[5] literature describing the occurrence of pupillary inflammatory membrane as a separate entity, mimicking cataract and surgical handling of such a non-resolving thick fibrotic uveitic membrane and technique of its removal with an underlying clear lens in pediatric uveitis was found lacking.
Our article attempts to highlight the importance of lens sparing surgery. Preoperative imaging and biometry are recommendable in such situation. However, all possible measures should be taken to preserve the underlying clear lens during membranectomy.
Declaration of patient consent
The authors certify that they have obtained all appropriate patient consent forms. In the form the patient(s) has/have given his/her/their consent for his/her/their images and other clinical information to be reported in the journal. The patients understand that their names and initials will not be published and due efforts will be made to conceal their identity, but anonymity cannot be guaranteed.
Financial support and sponsorship
Nil.
Conflicts of interest
There are no conflicts of interest.
References | | |
1. | Foster CS, Vitale AT, Kump LI. Pediatric uveitis. In: Foster CS, Vitale AT, editors. Diagnosis and Treatment of Uveitis. 2 nd ed. New Delhi: Jaypee Brothers; 2013. p. 1214-52. |
2. | Nemet AY, Raz J, Sachs D, Friling R, Neuman R, Kramer M, et al. Primary intraocular lens implantation in pediatric uveitis: A comparison of 2 populations. Arch Ophthalmol 2007;125:354-60. |
3. | Varner P. Bilateral, simultaneous, uveitis-associated pupillary membranes. Clin Exp Optom 2011;94:490-3. |
4. | Chan NS, Ti SE, Chee SP. Decision-making and management of uveitic cataract. Indian J Ophthalmol 2017;65:1329-39. [ PUBMED] [Full text] |
5. | Rosenberg KD, Feuer WJ, Davis JL. Ocular complications of pediatric uveitis. Ophthalmology 2004;111:2299-306. |
[Figure 1], [Figure 2]
|