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==Background==
==Background==
Lens dislocation or subluxation is any movement of the lens of the eye either anteriorly or posteriorly from its socket attached to the suspensory ligaments. This typically occurs due to blunt trauma to the eye, and is commonly seen in conjunction with a [[hyphema]] and/or a [[vitrious hemorrhage]]. There are conditions that predispose patients to lens dislocations from even minor traumatic events, such as [[Marfans syndrome]] (classically lens is upwards and outwards), [[Homocystinuria]] (classically lens is downwards and inwards), and Ehlers–Danlos syndrome. A emergent complication of a lens dislocation is acute angle closure glaucoma, and occurs because of disruption of the iris and the cornea.
[[File:Schematic diagram of the human eye en.png|thumb|Eye anatomy.]]
*aka Ectopia Lentis
*Dislocation: anterior or posterior displacement of lens due to complete separation of lens zonule fibers
**Subluxation: incomplete disruption of lens zonule fibers
*[[Acute angle closure glaucoma]]: can result when anteriorly displaced lens obstructs aqueous flow
*Lens capsule disruption can cause lens stroma to swell and become cloudy→ acute glaucoma and traumatic cataracts
 
===Causes===
*Most commonly due to [[blunt eye trauma]]
*Less commonly due to [[lightening]]/[[electrocution]]
*Can occur after minor or no trauma in patients with:
**[[Marfan syndrome]]
**Homocystinuria
**[[Ehlers-Danlos syndrome]]
**Tertiary [[syphilis]]
**Prior cataract surgeries


==Clinical Features==
==Clinical Features==
[[File:LensDislocationPic.jpg|thumb|Lens dislocation, from tedmontgomery.com]]
*[[red eye|Red]], [[eye pain|painful eye]]
*[[Diplopia]], [[vision loss|reduced visual acuity]]
*[[Floaters]]
*+/- iris tremor after rapid eye movement
*Raised [[intraocular pressure]], if aqueous flow blocked
*[[Slit lamp]]: edge of subluxated lense can be seen with dilated pupil


===Associated with===
*[[Vitreous hemorrhage]]
*[[Acute angle closure glaucoma]]
*[[Hyphema]]
*[[Retinal detachment]]
*[[Globe rupture]]


==Differential Diagnosis==
==Differential Diagnosis==
 
{{Unilateral red eye DDX}}


==Evaluation==
==Evaluation==
 
[[File:LensDislocation.jpg|thumb|Lens dislocation on US, from "Radiology Picture of the Day"]]
*Evaluate for other injuries
*Slit lamp exam, visual acuity
*[[ocular ultrasound|Ultrasound]]
**Lense displaced from usual position
**evidence of other associated traumatic injuries
*Measure [[intraocular pressure]] with [[Tonopen]]


==Management==
==Management==
 
*Optho consult (emergently if elevated IOP!)
*Optho will either repair surgically or observe, depending on displacement and associated injuries/symptoms


==Disposition==
==Disposition==


==See Also==
==See Also==
 
*[[Blunt orbital trauma]]
*[[Vitreous hemorrhage]]
*[[Acute angle closure glaucoma]]
*[[Hyphema]]
*[[Retinal detachment]]
*[[Globe rupture]]


==External Links==
==External Links==
 
*Video of slit lamp exam of dislocated lens: http://www.rootatlas.com/wordpress/video/579/lens-subluxation-with-vitreous-video/


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 21:39, 18 January 2023

Background

Eye anatomy.
  • aka Ectopia Lentis
  • Dislocation: anterior or posterior displacement of lens due to complete separation of lens zonule fibers
    • Subluxation: incomplete disruption of lens zonule fibers
  • Acute angle closure glaucoma: can result when anteriorly displaced lens obstructs aqueous flow
  • Lens capsule disruption can cause lens stroma to swell and become cloudy→ acute glaucoma and traumatic cataracts

Causes

Clinical Features

Lens dislocation, from tedmontgomery.com

Associated with

Differential Diagnosis

Unilateral red eye

^Emergent diagnoses ^^Critical diagnoses

Evaluation

Lens dislocation on US, from "Radiology Picture of the Day"
  • Evaluate for other injuries
  • Slit lamp exam, visual acuity
  • Ultrasound
    • Lense displaced from usual position
    • evidence of other associated traumatic injuries
  • Measure intraocular pressure with Tonopen

Management

  • Optho consult (emergently if elevated IOP!)
  • Optho will either repair surgically or observe, depending on displacement and associated injuries/symptoms

Disposition

See Also

External Links

References