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Stylianos A Kandarakis1, Petros Petrou1, Andreas Katsimpris1
1First Ophthalmology Department, "G.gennimatas" Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece.
Objective:
To examine the use of Carlevale IOL placement in patients with UGH, and to evaluate surgical outcomes.
Design:
In this retrospective study, 28 patients with UGH syndrome that were subjected to IOL explantation and concomitant Carlevale IOL implantation were included in the study.
Methods:
Information about VA, IOP, number of glaucoma medication, need for glaucoma surgery, presence of hemorrhage and inflammation were recorded up to 6 months after the procedure.
Results:
We found a statistically significant increase in mean visual acuity and complete resolution of uveitis in all patients. Mean IOP and the mean number of glaucoma medications were significantly decreased postoperatively, while 14% of patients required additional glaucoma surgery.
Conclusions:
IOL explantation and concomitant Carlevale IOL implantation may provide a viable solution for UGH syndrome resolution, increases visual acuity, and decreases the need for glaucoma medication.
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