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Complications of postenucleation/evisceration implants.
1New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center, NY 10021, USA.
Current Opinion in Ophthalmology
|July 1, 1999
Summary
Surgical correction for anophthalmic socket implants faces high complication rates (10-28%). This review examines implant complications and management strategies based on recent literature.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Surgical Innovation
Background:
- Anophthalmic socket surgery aims to restore form and function after eye loss.
- Despite advancements, significant postoperative complications persist, impacting patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and detail complications associated with various anophthalmic socket implants.
- To evaluate the efficacy of proposed management strategies for these complications.
Main Methods:
- Literature review focusing on studies published within the past year.
- Analysis of reported complications and management outcomes for different implant types.
Main Results:
- Complication rates for anophthalmic socket implants range from 10% to 28% across different series.
- Identified common complications and their associated implant types.
Conclusions:
- Postoperative complications remain a significant challenge in anophthalmic socket surgery.
- Further research into improved implant materials and surgical techniques is warranted to reduce complication rates.