Question
A patient underwent surgery for an eye injury in 1990 and experienced hearing loss after the operation. Recently, the eye has shown severe inflammation and pain, making it difficult to open. Past treatment experiences indicate that the surgery was performed according to cataract surgery procedures, but resulted in hearing loss, and has recently recurred with severe inflammation. The patient is seeking treatment options and inquiring whether it is possible to remove the eye if necessary.
Answer
Hello! Based on your situation, it may be that an artificial crystal was implanted after the eye injury, but the post-operative results were unsatisfactory, suggesting that the injury may have not only damaged the lens but also affected many structures at the bottom of the eye, leading to post-operative hearing loss. Although the function of the deaf eye is impaired, it is not recommended to easily remove the eye as this may bring more physical and psychological problems. It is suggested that you actively undergo antimicrobial therapy to preserve the eye. If the situation worsens, consider removing the eye, but this is to prevent sympathetic ophthalmia and preserve a normal eye. Wishing you