Delayed inflammation associated with retained perfluorocarbon liquid

Delayed inflammation associated with retained perfluorocarbon liquid

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A 55-year-old woman, with history Clamps of cataract surgery 1 year back, presented with features of ocular inflammation for last 3 months.She had no history of any other intraocular surgery.On examination, anterior segment showed frothy material in the inferior angle with moderate anterior chamber reaction (cells+/flare+) and sulcus intraocular lens with large posterior capsule rent.

Fundoscopy showed multiple, small to medium-sized transparent bubbles of perfluorocarbon liquid (PFCL) with membranes in the vitreous cavity.Ultrasonography confirmed the presence of PFCL in the vitreous cavity.Pars plana vitrectomy with anterior chamber wash was done 8 Piece Sectional wtih Audio which led to good visual recovery.

To conclude, retained PFCL can cause late onset fibrinous inflammation after a quiescent period but surgical intervention may lead to good visual outcome.