J Korean Ophthalmol Soc.
1979 Dec;20(4):483-488.
Clinical Study of Traumatic Cataract
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, Busan National University, Busan, Korea.
Abstract
- The authors analyzed the results of operation in 88 eyes of traumatic cataract for recent 5 years at Busan National University Hospital. The follow up study was at least 3 months up to 3 years. The results were as follows; 1. The incidence of traumatic cataract was 8.2% of all ocular injuries. 2. The main cause of traumatic cataract was flying objects (44.8%) and sharp material(33.3%). 3. The major causes of decreased visual acuity after operation were corneal opacity (36.4). after cataract (22.8%). and vitreous opacity (21.6%).
