First report of femtosecond laser cataract surgery in a nanophthalmic eye

摘要

Femtosecond laser cataract surgery (LCS) has established itself as a safe and effective option for routine cataract surgery.1'2 We explore an extension of this application, discussing benefits and limitations of the technique as experienced in the first reported case performed on a patient with nanophthalmos. A 57-year-old female with bilateral nuclear sclerosis presented for cataract surgery. A 40-year history of contact lens usage secondary to axial hypermetropia was elicited. Other than hypothyroidism, she had no systemic conditions of concern. Ocular history comprised right macular scarring, bilateral cataracts and nanophthalmos. Initial refraction in dioptres (D) was +11.75 D/+0.50 x 86 Oculus Dexter (OD), +10.25/+0.25 x 124 Oculus Sinister (OS).