[A clinical observation of low and negative power intraocular lens implantation].

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

To evaluate the clinical effects of the low power and negative power acrylic foldable intraocular lens (Acrysof IOL) implantation.

METHODS:

Forty patients (56 eyes) received phacoemulsification and above mentioned Acrysof IOL implantation. Intraoperative and postoperative complications, visual acuity and refractive error were observed.

RESULTS:

No intraoperative complications occurred. During 3 months of follow-up, the corrected visual acuity was less than 0.1 in 2 eyes, 0.1 - 0.4 in 12 eyes, 0.5 - 0.9 in 36 eyes, and 1.0 - 1.5 in 6 eyes. Posterior capsular opacification was found in 4 eyes (7.2%). Capsular distension was found in 1 eye (1.8%). No retinal detachment was seen.

CONCLUSION:

It is safe and effective for highly myopic patients with cataract to implant a low or negative power Acrysof IOL after phacoemulsification.

• Authors: Zhende Lin, Bo Feng, Yuping Zou, Bing Cheng
• Journal: [Zhonghua yan ke za zhi] Chinese journal of ophthalmology (Zhonghua Yan Ke Za Zhi) Vol. 38 Issue 9 Pg. 553-5 (Sep 2002) ISSN: 0412-4081 [Print] China
• PMID: 12410977 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Aged
• Aged, 80 and over
• Cataract (complications)
• Female
• Follow-Up Studies
• Humans
• Lens Implantation, Intraocular
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Myopia (complications, surgery)
• Phacoemulsification (methods)
• Treatment Outcome
• Visual Acuity