title: Pars plana cicatrization of sewn-in posterior chamber intraocular lens haptics.
abstract: The authors describe the unexpected finding of cicatrization of posterior chamber lens haptics to the pars plana. This was found during removal of a secondary, transscleral sewn-in pseudophakos during a retinal reattachment procedure. Ophthalmic history and intraoperative photography revealed pars plana cicatrization of haptics. Despite removal of trans-scleral prolene fixation sutures and application of gentle traction, the posterior chamber lens haptics remained firmly adherent to pars plana retina. The haptics were amputated to prevent significant chorioretinal damage. The conventional belief that all sewn-in posterior chamber intraocular lenses cause little or no scarring response around the haptics may be unfounded.
authors.affiliation: Kresge Eye Institute, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48201, USA.
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: McDermott
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Puklin
mesh_terms: D002921:Cicatrix / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011126:Polypropylenes; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013537:Sutures / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D011126:Polypropylenes