Patient's question:
In 1990, eye injury, deafness after surgery. Recently, inflammation and pain, unable to open eyes. Previous treatment and outcomes: At that time, it was indeed a cataract surgery, and after the surgery, deafness occurred. Recently, severe inflammation has recurred, with intense pain. What kind of help is desired: Seeking a treatment plan, whether it is necessary to have the eye removed and perform a one-eyed surgery.Doctor's answer:
Hello! In your case, I'm afraid you may have had an artificial lens implanted after an eye injury, and the poor postoperative outcome suggests that the injury may not only have damaged the lens but also injured many structures in the retina, which is why you lost your hearing after the surgery. Although your deaf eye has no functional ability, as something within the orbit, it is not advisable to remove it casually. Removing it would lead to more problems, including physical and psychological ones. I suggest you actively pursue antiviral treatment now to preserve the eye. If that doesn't work, consider enucleation, as it is necessary to prevent the recurrence of sympathetic ophthalmia and preserve the healthy eye. Sincerely wish you good health!