Edema of posterior pole after cataract extraction ; A biomicroscopic study

摘要: Although edema of the posterior pole fundus following cataract extraction has been recognized as an entity since 1952,1its etiology is still undetermined.2Hypotony, vascular instability, prolonged postoperative irritation, and vitreous traction have all implicated.3-7This paper reports a detailed biomicroscopic study in patients who developed after surgery. The impression gathered from this that most important pathogenic factor. Materials Methods A total 25 affected eyes 23 were studied. All suffered extraction. There 10 men 13 women, ages varied between 46 87 years. referred either to retina service Massachusetts Eye Ear Infirmary or Retina Associates for evaluation. With single exception, no patient had