Transient intraocular lens opacification during phacoemulsification surgery
Seyed Ali Sonbolestan1, Zahra Al-Sadat Abtahi1
1Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Purpose:
To report an interesting case of intraoperative opacification of intraocular lens (IOL).
Methods:
This study is a report of a 61-year-old male patient who suffered from nuclear sclerosis cataract and had undergone phacoemulsification surgery. During surgery, intraoperative opacification of IOL (Cristal, Cristalens), which was a foldable, 13 mm, one piece, square edge and hydrophilic acrylic IOL, occurred. This phenomenon caused a surprise and a decision to explant the IOL, but the surgeon decided to keep the IOL in place. After a day, it was completely clear.
Results:
The surgery was completed successfully without any complications, and the IOL was completely clear the day after surgery.
Conclusion:
Acute, transient IOL opacification with unproven etiology may occur during cataract surgery.
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