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Postoperative deposits on the Acrysof intraocular lens.

P House1, C Barry, W Morgan

  • 1Lions Eye Institute, Shenton Park, Western Australia, Australia. philhh@medeserv.com.au

Australian and New Zealand Journal of Ophthalmology
|November 26, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Deposits on Acrysof intraocular lenses (IOLs) are common but temporary, appearing 3-5 weeks post-surgery. These lens epithelial cell changes resolve by 3 months and do not affect vision, potentially indicating good biocompatibility.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Biomaterials Science
  • Surgical Innovation

Background:

  • Cataract surgery frequently involves intraocular lens (IOL) implantation.
  • Acrysof intraocular lenses are widely used in modern cataract surgery.
  • Postoperative changes on IOL surfaces require careful monitoring and understanding.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document and characterize a common anterior surface change observed on Acrysof intraocular lenses.
  • To investigate the presumed cause of these changes: lens epithelial cell proliferation.
  • To assess the clinical significance and impact of these IOL surface alterations.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective follow-up of 41 consecutive Acrysof IOL implantations (31 patients).
  • Clinical chart review for IOL changes, visual acuity, and refractive outcomes.

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  • Postoperative examinations including slit lamp photography at 3-5 weeks.

    • Main Results:

    • Surface deposits were observed on 18 of 41 (44%) Acrysof IOLs between 3-5 weeks post-surgery.
    • No deposits were detected within the first postoperative week.
    • All observed changes resolved completely by the 3-month postoperative mark.

    Conclusions:

    • The observed anterior IOL surface changes are transient and do not impact visual acuity.
    • These deposits are not considered clinically significant pathology.
    • The phenomenon may serve as an indicator of the lens's biocompatibility, warranting awareness among surgeons.