Resumen

MENDEZ-LEON, Alejandra et al. Late-onset anterior chamber inflammatory reaction after uneventful cataract surgery: case report. Rev. mex. oftalmol [online]. 2021, vol.95, n.2, pp.87-90.  Epub 25-Jun-2021. ISSN 2604-1227.  https://doi.org/10.24875/rmo.m20000117.

Retained nuclear fragments are a potential complication after cataract surgery and its frequency increases after intraoperative complications such as a posterior capsular tear. When fragments are retained in the anterior chamber, usually there is a postoperative inflammatory reaction during the first days or weeks after surgery. We present the case of a 78-year-old male patient who attended our practice due to sudden onset of red-eye and ocular pain 13 months after uneventful cataract surgery, with no symptoms during this time period. Due to the presence of a retained nuclear fragment in the anterior chamber, surgical removal was performed. After the procedure, all signs and symptoms disappeared. Despite its low frequency, it is important to consider retained nuclear fragments as a possible cause in patients with a late-onset inflammatory reaction after uneventful cataract surgery.

Palabras llave : Retained nuclear fragment; Anterior chamber; Late-onset inflammation; Cataract surgery.