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Early experiences with soft intraocular implants.

A D Steele1

  • 1Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, UK.

Australian and New Zealand Journal of Ophthalmology
|May 1, 1988
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Early silicone posterior chamber intraocular lens implants showed satisfactory visual outcomes but had an unacceptably high rate of post-operative complications.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Biomaterials Science

Background:

  • The introduction of intraocular lenses (IOLs) revolutionized cataract surgery.
  • Silicone IOLs were among the early materials used for posterior chamber implantation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the author's initial clinical experience with silicone posterior chamber intraocular lenses.
  • To assess the visual outcomes and complication rates associated with these early implants.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of early cases involving silicone posterior chamber IOL implantation.
  • Analysis of visual acuity and documented post-operative complications.

Main Results:

  • Small cohort size, but initial visual results were generally satisfactory.

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  • A significant and concerning rate of post-operative complications was observed.

    • Conclusions:

    • While providing acceptable visual rehabilitation, the complication rate necessitates caution with early silicone posterior chamber IOLs.
    • Further material development and surgical technique refinement are crucial for improving IOL safety and efficacy.