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Herbert P. Knauf, MD; J. James Rowsey, MD; Curtis E. Margo, MD, MPH

Arch Ophthalmol. 1997;115(5):668-669.

Abstract
Epithelial downgrowth is a serious complication of intraocular surgery. It is characterized by the diffuse or cystic proliferation of surface epithelium inside the eye. Advances in microsurgical technique that result in smaller surgical wounds and permit greater precision in wound closure should reduce the incidence of this complication. We report a case of epithelial downgrowth presenting 3 years after an uncomplicated clearcorneal catarct extraction with insertion of a posterior chamber silicone lens. The epithelial downgrowth was amenable to surgical correction because the well-defined cyst could be excised en bloc.

Author Affiliations
From the Department of Ophthalmology, University of South Florida, Tampa.

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