Complications of foldable intraocular lenses requiring explantation or secondary intervention--2003 survey update.
The sixth annual survey of complications associated with foldable intraocular lenses (IOLs) requiring explantation or secondary intervention was sent to members of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. Preoperative data about visual acuity, patient signs and symptoms, and complications requiring IOL removal were evaluated. Complications were then tabulated for each of the following major foldable IOL groups: 3-piece monofocal silicone, 3-piece hydrophobic acrylic, 1-piece hydrophobic acrylic with haptics, 3-piece hydrophilic acrylic (hydrogel), 1-piece hydrophilic acrylic (hydrogel), 1-piece plate-type silicone, 3-piece multifocal silicone, and Collamer. Two hundred seventy-three surveys were returned for evaluation. Dislocation/decentration, incorrect lens power, IOL calcification, and glare/optical aberrations were the most common reasons for removing foldable IOLs. Good surgical technique, accurate IOL power measurements, and high manufacturing standards for foldable IOL materials and designs are the most important factors in avoiding complications with foldable IOLs.
Mamalis
Nick
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Moran Eye Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84132, USA. mickmamalis@hsc.utah.edu
Davis
Brandon
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Nilson
Christian D
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Hickman
M Scott
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Leboyer
Russell M
RM
D000180:Acrylic Resins / Q000009:adverse effects; D020878:Device Removal; D006801:Humans; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009885:Ophthalmology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians' / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D012086:Reoperation; D012826:Silicone Elastomers / Q000009:adverse effects; D012955:Societies, Medical / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D014481:United States
D000180:Acrylic Resins; D012826:Silicone Elastomers