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KMID : 0191120080230030537
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Journal of Korean Medical Science
2008 Volume.23 No. 3 p.537 ~ p.539
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Herbal Medication Aggravates Cataract Formation: A Case Report
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Kang Kui-Dong
Kang Seung-Min
Yim Hye-Bin
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Abstract
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We report a case of complicated cataract aggravated after taking herbal medication
for atopic dermatitis. An 11-yr-old boy was referred for the evaluation of decreased
visual acuity in both eyes for 2 months. Past history showed that he had been diagnosed
with atopic dermatitis when he was 1 yr old. He had been treated only with
herbal medication for a period of 8 months prior to visiting our clinic. He had his
visual acuity checked in a local ophthalmic clinic one year before, and the visual
acuity was 20/20 in both eyes at that time. When attending our clinic the ophthalmologic
examination showed that his best corrected visual acuity was 20/200 in
both eyes. Lenses of both eyes had severe posterior subcapsular and posterior
capsular opacity. Phacoemulsification, posterior chamber intraocular lens implantation,
and posterior continuous curvilinear capsulectomy were performed in both
eyes. After 3 months postoperatively, the best corrected visual acuity was recovered
to 20/20 in both eyes without any complication. Our case suggests that there
may be a risk of aggravation of cataract or development of cataract after treatment
with some unidentified herbal medication in a patient with atopic dermatitis.
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KEYWORD
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Dermatitis, Atopic, Cataract, Herbals, Opacity
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