Differentiating Between a Silicone Oil Bubble and a Dislocated Intraocular Lens

• Published in: Journal of optometry Vol. 2; no. 4; p. 165
• Main Authors: Shipman, Kate E, Patel, C.K
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Espana 2009; Elsevier
• Subjects: aceite de silicona; Case Report; intraocular lens and dislocation; lente intraocular desplazada; Ophthalmology; silicone oil; intraocular lens and dislocation; aceite de silicona; silicone oil; lente intraocular desplazada

Abstract This article aims to demonstrate how a silicone oil bubble can be mistaken for a dislocated intraocular lens. An 80-year-old gentleman was referred by his optometrist with the diagnosis of dislocated IOL in a pseudophakic eye. Eye examination revealed a silicone oil bubble from previous ret...