We present a case of early capsular block syndrome that was treated by re-operation on the second post operative day. We discuss the major characteristics of the syndrome, possible predisposing factors, therapeutic options and highlight the importance of its correct recognition. We also speculate about another possible risk factor, an intraocular lens with a optic part about 6mm or more.
Early caspsular block syndrome a case report and speculation about the size of the lens’ optic as a risk factor
(A) Fotografia em lâmpada de fenda do olho direito (OD) evidenciando alterações irianas compatíveis com a síndrome de Cogan-Reese (síndrome ICE), com corectopia/ectrópio uveal e múltiplos nódulos pigmentados na superfície da íris. (B) Fotografia em lâmpada de fenda do olho esquerdo (OS) sem alterações irianas significativas. (C) Microscopia especular do OD mostrando redução da densidade endotelial (2.154 células/mm²), com acentuado pleomorfismo/polimegatismo (baixa hexagonalidade). (D) Microscopia especular do OS com densidade endotelial preservada (2.502,7 células/mm²) e morfologia celular sem alterações relevantes.
MarbackEF, AraújoRCA, FreitasMS. Early caspsular block syndrome a case report and speculation about the size of the lens’ optic as a risk factor. Rev Bras Oftalmol. 2009;68(6):344-7.
Marback,Eduardo Ferrari; Araújo,Rita de Cássia Aquino de; Freitas,Marcelo Siqueira de. Early caspsular block syndrome a case report and speculation about the size of the lens’ optic as a risk factor. Rev Bras Oftalmol., v. 68, n. 6, p. 344-347, Dec. 2009.
Marback,E.F., Araújo,R.C.A. , & Freitas,M.S. (2009). Early caspsular block syndrome a case report and speculation about the size of the lens’ optic as a risk factor. Rev Bras Oftalmol.,68(6), 344-347.
Marback,Eduardo Ferrari and Araújo,Rita de Cássia Aquino de and Freitas,Marcelo Siqueira de. Early caspsular block syndrome a case report and speculation about the size of the lens’ optic as a risk factor. Rev Bras Oftalmol. [online]. 2009, vol. 68, n. 6, [cited 2026-03-11], pp.344-347. Available from: <https://www.rbojournal.org/en/article/early-caspsular-block-syndrome-a-case-report-and-speculation-about-the-size-of-the-lens-optic-as-a-risk-factor/>. ISSN 0034-7280.