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Cracked acrylic intraocular lens requiring explantation
1Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Brisbane Hospital, Herston, Queensland, Australia.
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Ophthalmology
|February 1, 1997
Abstract
Background:
Intraoperative cracking of foldable acrylic posterior chamber intraocular lenses has previously been documented. However, most cracks have resulted in no significant visual impairment.
Methods:
A case report of an acrylic posterior chamber intraocular lens that cracked during folding.
Results:
The crack in the lens resulted in significant optical disturbance and required explanation and insertion of another lens.
Conclusions:
Acrylic intraocular lenses must be folded carefully with appropriate forceps to prevent cracking of the optic.