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Vitreous touch syndrome

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Vitreous touch syndrome
Other namesVitreous wick syndrome
SpecialtyOphthalmology

Vitreous touch syndrome is a late complication of intra-capsular cataract extraction wherein the vitreous bulges through the pupillary aperture, and touches and attaches to the corneal endothelium.[1][2][3]

References

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  1. ^ "Vitreocorneal Touch Syndrome". Project Orbis International Inc. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
  2. ^ "Vitreous Wick Syndrome". eMedicine. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
  3. ^ Snip, RC; Kenyon, KR; Green, WR (Feb 1975). "Retrocorneal fibrous membrane in the vitreous touch syndrome". American Journal of Ophthalmology. 79 (2): 233–44. doi:10.1016/0002-9394(75)90077-X. PMID 1115195.

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