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KMID : 0377619680150010041
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Korean Jungang Medical Journal
1968 Volume.15 No. 1 p.41 ~ p.43
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Postoperative Results in Complicated Cataract of Leprosy Patients
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Abstract
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Follow up examination was done in 38. eyes of 38 leprosy patients in So-Rok Do national leprosarium that were operated on for complicated cataract six months ago. Their visions were then hand movement or light perception. Six months later results were as follow;
(1) 18 eyes have more than 0. 1 of corrected vision (table 1).
(2) 12 eyes have corrected vision from finger counting to 0. 08 (table 2). (3) 3 eyes have vision of H.M. and 5 eyes were blind.
Postoperative results of complicated cataract in leprosy patients were thought to be
relatively good. Better results could be expected if operation were performed with better facilities. Exposure keratitis due to paralytic ectropion (Lagophthalmos) should be prevented or treated early.
Most of leprosarium should have the services of Ophthalmologist which could prevent much blindness.
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