| Literature DB >> 35004015 |
Ayesha Ahmed1, Bilal Malik1, Muhammad Khan2.
Abstract
A 65-year-old male presented with decreased vision (20/200) from the past nine months after having undergone cataract surgery (phacoemulsification) four years ago. Anterior segment examination revealed diffusely opacified intraocular lens, and he was diagnosed as a case of delayed intraocular lens (IOL) opacification. IOL lens exchange surgery was planned. A per-operative assessment revealed significant fibrosis of IOL with the capsule. Viscoelastic was used for viscodissection, and the IOL was mobilized and removed. Capsular integrity was ensured and achieved, and a new foldable IOL was implanted in the bag. Best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) after the surgery improved to 20/20. Here, we discuss different IOL exchange techniques and report our successful viscodissection despite significant fibrosis and the time interval of four years since the initial implant.Entities:
Keywords: crystalline lens; intraocular implants; long term complication; opacification; viscodissection
Year: 2021 PMID: 35004015 PMCID: PMC8727333 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.20193
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Cureus ISSN: 2168-8184