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The iris-plane (Copeland) pseudophakos.

N S Jaffe, L R Duffner

    Archives of Ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
    |March 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    The Copeland pseudophakos implant provided significant visual benefits for elderly patients, achieving good visual acuity in 80% of cases. This intraocular lens effectively mitigated the optical challenges associated with aphakia.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Surgical Innovation

    Background:

    • Intraocular lens (IOL) implantation aims to restore vision after cataract surgery.
    • The iris-plane (Copeland) pseudophakos represents an early approach to IOL technology.
    • Understanding the long-term outcomes of early IOLs is crucial for surgical advancement.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of the iris-plane (Copeland) pseudophakos.
    • To compare outcomes of the Copeland pseudophakos before and after a surgical moratorium.
    • To assess the visual acuity and complications associated with this early intraocular lens.

    Main Methods:

    • Comparative analysis of two surgical series (81 cases each) of Copeland pseudophakos implantation.
    • Objective evaluation by independent surgeon and examiner to ensure data integrity.

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  • Follow-up assessment of visual acuity and identification of postoperative complications.

    • Main Results:

    • Approximately 80% of patients achieved a visual acuity of 6/12 or better.
    • The primary complications observed were recurrent iritis and cystoid macular edema.
    • Patients experienced a clear optical benefit, avoiding the visual impairments of aphakia.

    Conclusions:

    • The Copeland pseudophakos demonstrated considerable optical benefit in elderly patients.
    • Recurrent iritis and cystoid macular edema were the main challenges requiring monitoring.
    • This early pseudophakos design offered a viable solution to aphakic visual issues.