Phacoemulsification and implantation of an accommodating IOL after PRK.

Abstract

PURPOSE:

To present a case of phacoemulsification and implantation of an accommodating intraocular lens (IOL) in a patient with cataract formation after previous refractive surgery.

METHODS:

A 50-year-old man, who initially had photorefractive keratectomy to correct moderate myopia, developed a cataract in one eye. He subsequently underwent phacoemulsification and implantation of a 1CU accommodating IOL, as he wished to remain spectacle independent.

RESULTS:

The patient's distance vision was fully restored. However, accommodative function, which was assessed using subjective and novice objective techniques, was only partially restored.

CONCLUSIONS:

Although the accommodating IOL fully restored the patient's distance vision, accommodative function was only partially restored.

• Authors: loannis M Aslanides, Sotiris Plainis, Vinod Kumar, Harilaos Ginis
• Journal: Journal of refractive surgery (Thorofare, N.J. : 1995) (J Refract Surg) 2006 Jan-Feb Vol. 22 Issue 1 Pg. 106-8 ISSN: 1081-597X [Print] United States
• PMID: 16447945 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Accommodation, Ocular
• Cataract (etiology)
• Corneal Surgery, Laser (adverse effects)
• Follow-Up Studies
• Humans
• Lens Implantation, Intraocular (instrumentation)
• Lenses, Intraocular
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Myopia (surgery)
• Phacoemulsification
• Postoperative Complications
• Prosthesis Design