Comparison of glare in YAG-damaged intraocular lenses: injection-molded versus lathe-cut.
A comparative analysis of YAG laser intraocular lens (IOL) damage was undertaken on injection-molded and lathe-cut IOLs. Damage sites were evaluated with polarized light. A consistent positive polarization was observed in the damage sites of lathe-cut IOLs. A consistent negative polarization was observed in the damage sites of injection-molded IOLs. The presence of positive polarization in IOL damage sites may be correlated with increased potential for glare. Results and clinical implications are discussed.
D004867:Equipment Design; D007834:Lasers / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular / Q000145:classification; D008027:Light; D055095:Optics and Photonics; D012542:Scattering, Radiation