Capsular bag distention syndrome after combined cataract-lens implant surgery and Ahmed valve implantation

PURPOSE: To describe the capsular bag distention syndrome after combined ca taract extraction with posterior lens implant and aqueous drainage device. METHODS: Case report. RESULTS: A persistently shallow anterior chamber and low intraocular pressu re developed after combined cataract extraction with posterior chamber lens implant and Ahmed aqueous drainage device. An optically empty space betwee n the lens implant and posterior capsule was detected 18 days after surgery . The anterior;chamber deepened within minutes after Nd:YAG posterior capsu lotomy, CONCLUSION: The capsular bag distention syndrome needs to be included in th e differential diagnosis of shallow anterior chamber with low intraocular p ressure after combined cataract extraction and glaucoma valve implant surge ry. (Am J Ophthalmol 2001;132: 109-110. (C) 2001 by Elsevier Science Inc. A ll rights reserved.).