Monocular aphakia and contralateral pseudophakia

The implanatation of an intraocular lens into the contralateral eye of non-implanted monocular aphakic patients is reviewed. The specific indications, contraindications, and advantages are discussed. The results of a series of 31 cases are presented and analyzed. The generally good results and specific advantages of this technique, when utilized under proper conditions, indicate that it merits inclusion in the ever expanding spectrum of options available to the modern cataract surgeon.