title: Implantation of posterior chamber lenses of more than 30 dptr.
abstract: Posterior chamber lenses of more than 30 dptr. are supposed to correct preexisting high hyperopia. With high diopters, however, problems emerge which are not to be found in eyes requiring lower lens powers. These problems are neurosensory disorders, residual accommodation, difficulties in power calculation, unavailability of appropriate lenses and thick lens optics. These difficulties and possible solutions are addressed referring to cases of IOL powers between 46 and 53 dptr.
authors.affiliation: Dept. of Ophthalmology, University of Brussels, VUB Laarbeeklaan.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Accou
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Hennekes
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular / Q000009:adverse effects; D008297:Male; D018918:Phacoemulsification; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D014792:Visual Acuity