Foldable posterior chamber intraocular lens implantation in the absence of capsular and zonular support.
OBJECTIVE
To implant foldable posterior chamber intraocular lenses in the absence of capsular and zonular support.


METHODS
Case reports. In two patients, two eyes with aphakia, lack of capsular or zonular support, and contact lens intolerance underwent the implantation of a silicone and an acrylic foldable posterior chamber intraocular lens, respectively.


RESULTS
In the two eyes, final visual acuity was 20/25 and 20/50, respectively. No intraoperative vitreal, retinal, or choroidal complications were noted. The postoperative recovery was rapid, and there was minimal induced astigmatism.


CONCLUSIONS
The implantation of foldable posterior chamber intraocular lenses in aphakic eyes without capsular and zonular support may result in fewer intraoperative complications. It also allows for faster postoperative recovery and less postoperative astigmatism.
Kresge Eye Institute, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan 48201-1423, USA.
J M
JM
Ramocki
D H
DH
Shin
B K
BK
Glover
D A
DA
Morris
Y Y
YY
Kim
D000179:Acrylates; D000328:Adult; D001036:Aphakia, Postcataract / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007903:Lens Capsule, Crystalline / Q000473:pathology; D019654:Lens Implantation, Intraocular; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D008022:Ligaments / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D014792:Visual Acuity
D000179:Acrylates; D012826:Silicone Elastomers