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SYNDROME SOLEIL COUCHANT [1 record]

Record 1 1996-06-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Visual Disorders
  • Eye Surgery
  • Prostheses
CONT

A 'sunset syndrome' appears after a loss of the support structure for the inferior haptic, either through an inadvertent posterior capsulotomy or a zonular dialysis, undiagnosed at the time of surgery. The IOL [intraocular lens] optic is seen to sublux inferiorly, giving the optic a characteristic 'sunset' appearance when viewed through the pupil ...

CONT

Sunset syndrome: Occurs when the capsule or zonules have been sufficiently damaged to allow the posterior chamber intraocular lens to slip gradually into the inferior vitreous in the postoperative period.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Troubles de la vision
  • Chirurgie de l'œil
  • Prothèses
CONT

Le décentrement des implants de chambre postérieure [...] témoigne d'une asymétrie dans la fixation des anses : par exemple, une anse dans le sac capsulaire et l'autre dans le sillon irido-ciliaire. Dans quelques observations, on a pu parler de syndrome du soleil couchant («Sunset syndrome») en raison d'un décalage très important vers le bas [...].

Spanish

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