Portal de Periódicos da CAPES

Cracked acrylic intraocular lens requiring explantation

1997; Wiley; Volume: 25; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1111/j.1442-9071.1997.tb01279.x

1440-1606

Graham Lee, ML Dal Pra,

Corneal surgery and disorders

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 explantation and insertion of another lens. Conclusions: Acrylic intraocular lenses must be folded carefully with the appropriate forceps to prevent cracking of the optic.