Peripheral corneal oedema following cataract extraction (Brown-McLean syndrome). 1992

S J Tuft, and M Kerr Muir, and E S Sherrard, and R J Buckley
Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, UK.

We describe the clinical features of 21 eyes of 15 patients who developed peripheral bullous corneal oedema following cataract extraction. The peripheral oedema was asymptomatic in all cases and was only noted at a review examination. Although the onset of the peripheral oedema was probably delayed for several years after surgery, it was not documented to progress in any patient or to involve the central cornea. Endothelial specular microscopy did not reveal any endothelial features that are specific for this condition, but confirmed that the central endothelial cell density can be as high as 2150 cells/mm2 in the presence of peripheral corneal decompensation. Despite the surface irregularity resulting from the peripheral corneal oedema 12 patients (18 eyes) continued to wear contact lenses to correct their aphakia.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D002387 Cataract Extraction The removal of a cataractous CRYSTALLINE LENS from the eye. Enzymatic Zonulolysis,Phakectomy,Cataract Extractions,Enzymatic Zonulolyses,Extraction, Cataract,Extractions, Cataract,Phakectomies,Zonulolyses, Enzymatic,Zonulolysis, Enzymatic
D003262 Contact Lenses, Extended-Wear Hydrophilic contact lenses worn for an extended period or permanently. Contact Lens, Extended-Wear,Contact Lens, Extended Wear,Contact Lenses, Extended Wear,Extended-Wear Contact Lens,Extended-Wear Contact Lenses,Lens, Extended-Wear Contact,Lenses, Extended-Wear Contact
D005260 Female Females
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D000368 Aged A person 65 years of age or older. For a person older than 79 years, AGED, 80 AND OVER is available. Elderly
D000369 Aged, 80 and over Persons 80 years of age and older. Oldest Old
D013997 Time Factors Elements of limited time intervals, contributing to particular results or situations. Time Series,Factor, Time,Time Factor

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