Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome After Phacoemulsification
Toxic anterior segment syndrome (TASS) caused by non-infectious agents is a sterile inflammation which occurs after anterior segment surgery and results in toxic damage to the intraocular tissues. Occurring within 12-48 hours after surgery, the most common symptoms and signs are blurred vision, co...
| Main Authors: | , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Galenos Yayinevi
2013-10-01
|
| Series: | Türk Oftalmoloji Dergisi |
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | http://www.oftalmoloji.org/article_2307/Toxic-Anterior-Segment-Syndrome-After-Phacoemulsification |
| Summary: | Toxic anterior segment syndrome (TASS) caused by non-infectious agents is a sterile inflammation which occurs after anterior segment
surgery and results in toxic damage to the intraocular tissues. Occurring within 12-48 hours after surgery, the most common symptoms
and signs are blurred vision, corneal edema and inflammation. There are many agents accused in the etiology such as: irrigation fluids,
improper sterilization of surgical instruments, ocular medications, and intraocular lens. Postoperative endophthalmitis is important in the
differential diagnosis. In this article, a case of TASS seen after phacoemulsification surgery is discussed in terms of diagnosis, differential
diagnosis, and treatment modality. (Turk J Ophthalmol 2013; 43: 377-80) |
|---|---|
| ISSN: | 1300-0659 2147-2661 |