Abstract

A CASE REPORT OF TRAUMATIC CATARACT IN YOUNG MALE

Dr. Sandeep Ankam*, Dr. Vinay Aluri, Dr. Ramesh Gorre, Dr. Adhunika Marella

Abstract

Ocular trauma is the most common cause of monocular blindness and ocular morbidity almost all over the world particularly in younger age group and it has always been a professional challenge to the ophthalmologist. 24 years of young male came with chief complaints of blurred vision, appearance of black dot with visual disturbance which is rarely occurred. Based on past medical history and impression of fundus examination condition was finally diagnosed as Traumatic Cataract. Patients with traumatic cataract can have an optional or best possible visual outcome depending upon management and complications. Young males are commonly affected. Taking protective measures in sports and work and patient education can avoid ocular trauma and traumatic cataract formation.

Keywords: Traumatic Cataract, Intraocular lens (IOL), Subcapsular cataract, Blurred vision.