title: [Results of aphakia correction with permanent silicone lenses].
abstract: Silicone contact lenses were fitted postoperatively to 114 aphakic eyes (55 children, 59 adults) and followed up for a maximum of 2 years. Provided they were fitted carefully the lenses were well tolerated for surprisingly long periods of time. Complications observed were superficial ulcer in 2 cases and circumscribed corneal infiltration in 3 cases and circumscribed corneal infiltration in 3 cases and circumscribed corneal infiltration in 3 cases. Corneal vascularization was not found. Postoperative vision was good, corneal astigmatism being reduced by 0.87 D on average. The main problems were deposition of organic material and in some cases poor hydrophilic properties of the lenses. Constant lens mobility is essential for long-term tolerance and avoidance of complications. At present it is recommended that the use of permanent-wear silicone lenses be restricted to special indications.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001035:Aphakia / Q000601:surgery*; D001251:Astigmatism / Q000209:etiology; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003263:Contact Lenses, Hydrophilic / Q000009:adverse effects; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications
vernacular_title: Ergebnisse der Aphakie-Korrektur mit Silikon-Permanentlinsen.