Cataract by electrocution. Case report

Abstract IntroductionElectrical burns generate a special type of injury. the longer a person is exposed to electricity, the worse the injuries will be. Cataracts resulting from this mechanism are of low frequency. Casewe present a case of a cataract secondary to an electrical accident, whose vision worsened over time, which led him to the service consultation. DiscussionThe formation of cataracts after various types of exposure to electricity has been reported but the exact pathogenesis of electrical cataract is controversial, and several theories have been proposed. ConclusionThis type of accident or events related to electrocution should have a complete routine ophthalmology evaluation, as soon as the patient is stable. Although they turn out to be a minimal cause of frequency, you should think about the possibility of their existence. Generally, these cases, without previous affections is considered to have a good visual prognosis.