Acute bilateral dense cortical cataracts as a first manifestation of juvenile diabetes mellitus in a 12-year-old girl

作者:Taskapili Muhittin*; Gulkilik Gokhan; Ozsutcu Mustafd; Kucuksahin Hdsan
来源:Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus, 2008, 45(3): 177-178.

摘要

A 12-year-old girl with no previous visual complaints or diagnosis of diabetes mellitus presented with suddenly developing bilateral cataracts and related decreased vision. On examination, visual acuity was bilateral light perception and dense cortical cataract was identified. This is an unusual manifestation in a 12-year-old patient. After regulation of blood glucose levels, phacoemulsification was performed in both eyes in different sessions. The patient's vision improved.

  • 出版日期2008-6