Two opacification patterns of the same hydrophilic acrylic polymer: case reports and clinicopathological correlation.
We report 2 intraocular lenses (IOLs) manufactured from the same hydrophilic acrylic polymer by Ioltech that developed optic opacification. In both cases, the postoperative course after implantation of the IOLs was complicated by significant inflammatory reaction with fibrin formation in the anterior chamber. Pathologic analyses of the explanted IOLs were consistent with dystrophic calcification leading to optic opacification, but the pattern was different between the 2 IOL designs. Patient-related factors might have been responsible for this complication.
Neuhann
Irmingard M
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John A. Moran Eye Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah 84132, USA.
Stodulka
Pavel
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Werner
Liliana
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Mamalis
Nick
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Pandey
Suresh K
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Kleinmann
Guy
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Apple
David J
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D000180:Acrylic Resins; D000368:Aged; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D002118:Calcium / Q000032:analysis; D020878:Device Removal; D004577:Electron Probe Microanalysis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D019654:Lens Implantation, Intraocular; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D008875:Middle Aged; D018918:Phacoemulsification; D010710:Phosphates / Q000032:analysis; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D012086:Reoperation
D000180:Acrylic Resins; D010710:Phosphates; D002118:Calcium