[Ocular pathology related to intraocular lenses (author's transl)]

This study describes the ultramicroscopic alterations in several types of intraocular lenses removed from eyes with persistent ocular inflammation or elevated intraocular pressure. In some instances the alterations found in the lens material could have caused ocular disease. The corneal edema present in eyes with intraocular lenses sometimes is related to trauma at the trauma at the time of intraocular lens implantation. In most cases the alterations are similar to those found in Fuchs' dystrophy. The presence of warts in Descemet's membrane indicate previous corneal pathology, an obvious contraindication to the use of these devices.