Management of crystalline lens dislocation into the anterior chamber in a victim of domestic violence

Abstract

A 53‐year‐old woman presented with a right eye injury due to domestic violence. The crystalline lens in that eye was completely dislocated into the anterior chamber, fixated by the cornea and the iris. Fundoscopy showed a mild vitreous haemorrhage and a giant retinal tear. A modified lensectomy with a fragmatome was performed. During this procedure the capsule was preserved first to minimise the risk of corneal damage and second to reduce vitreous traction, which would repair the giant retinal tear.

Key words:

• giant retinal tear
• lens dislocation
• retina
• trauma