Cataract surgery in a monocular amblyopic patient

We report a case of restoration of vision in an amblyopic eye after cataract extraction and intraocular lens insertion after a traumatic event resulting in no light perception vision in the contralateral eye. The timing and indication for cataract removal in amblyopic eyes has not been well established. Because this patient was a special case, surgery was the only measure that could be taken to improve the patient's sight. Safe cataract surgery is never without risk and was approached with a long discussion and educational opportunity with the patient. Fortunately, the patient's vision and quality of life greatly improved. To our knowledge, this is the first report of a case in which such a unique decision was encountered.