A rare intraocular lens surface foreign body during phacoemulsification surgery: A case report
1Department of Ophthalmology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China.
Medicine
|February 6, 2021
Summary
A rare intraocular lens (IOL) foreign body was discovered during cataract surgery. Prompt removal restored the patient's vision, highlighting the importance of careful IOL inspection.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Surgical Innovation
Background:
- Intraocular lens (IOL) opacification is rare.
- Intraoperative emergencies from foreign bodies on IOL surfaces are exceptionally uncommon.
Observation:
- A transparent foreign body was found attached to the posterior IOL surface during cataract surgery.
- This foreign body impaired the patient's postoperative visual acuity.
Findings:
- Swept-source optical coherence tomography confirmed the IOL surface foreign body.
- Surgical removal of the foreign body successfully restored visual acuity.
- Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIS) was used to identify the foreign body's material.
Implications:
- Emphasizes the critical need for meticulous IOL inspection before implantation.
- Highlights the value of preoperative planning and surgical expertise in managing unexpected intraoperative findings.
- Demonstrates successful visual recovery following foreign body removal from an IOL.
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