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Published on: January 26, 2018
Management of complications in eyes containing two intraocular lenses
D F Williams1, E J Del Piero, P J Ferrone
1Vitreoretinal Surgery, P.A., Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota, USA.
Objective:
To describe the management of complications in eyes containing two intraocular lenses (IOLs).
Design:
A retrospective noncomparative case series.
Participants:
Eight patients having a dislocated posterior chamber intraocular lens (PC IOL) and a secondary anterior chamber intraocular lens (AC IOL) participated.
Intervention:
Surgical treatment of complications, including mobile dislocated PC IOLs in five eyes and retinal detachment in three eyes, was performed.
Main Outcome Measures:
Visual acuity and anatomic status were evaluated.
Results:
Dislocated PC IOLs were removed through a pars plana incision in five eyes and a limbal incision in three eyes. Retinal detachments were repaired in three eyes. With follow-up from 7 months to 6.5 years, visual acuities ranged from 20/25 to 20/40 in five eyes and 20/60 to 20/400 in the three eyes undergoing retinal detachment repair.
Conclusion:
Eyes in which dislocation of a PC IOL occurs during or after cataract surgery may have significant complications develop. Successful surgical repair is more complex in the presence of a secondary AC IOL.
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