title: Interpseudophakos intraocular lens surface opacification as a late complication of piggyback acrylic posterior chamber lens implantation.
abstract: We present a case involving opacification of the apposing surfaces of 2 acrylic intraocular lenses (IOLs) that had been implanted in a piggyback fashion 16 months previously. Clinical observations derived from our experience with piggyback acrylic lens implantation are presented, along with a discussion of late complications of piggyback IOL implantation and recommendations.
authors.affiliation: Nature Coast EyeCare Institute and Regional Surgery Center, Perry, Florida 32347, USA.
authors.forename: J K
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Shugar
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Keeler
mesh_terms: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D002386:Cataract / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D019654:Lens Implantation, Intraocular / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D008875:Middle Aged; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D012086:Reoperation; D014792:Visual Acuity
chemical_list: D000180:Acrylic Resins