title: Effect of a plano-convex posterior chamber lens on capsular opacification from Elschnig pearl formation.
abstract: Opacification of the posterior capsule occurs most commonly from Elschnig pearl migration or fibrosis. The physical contact of a posterior chamber lens, particularly one with a reverse optic, has been postulated to decrease the rate of capsular opacification by creating a barrier to Elschnig pearl migration. This randomized prospective clinical study comparing the 3M style 34S convex-plano optic and style 34R plano-convex (reverse) optic posterior chamber lens demonstrated a statistically significant reduction in capsular opacification by Elschnig pearls at one year in the reverse optic lenses (18.2% versus 7.6%, P = .03). No statistically significant difference in capsular fibrosis rates was noted (2.5% versus 4.5%, P = .48). The reverse optic implant also demonstrated greater iris to implant optic clearance.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis 55455.
authors.forename: T R
authors.initials: TR
authors.lastname: Sellman
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Lindstrom
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002386:Cataract / Q000209:etiology*; D002387:Cataract Extraction; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D007905:Lens Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D008875:Middle Aged; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011897:Random Allocation