Phacoemulsification and acryl foldable intraocular lens implantation in dogs: 32 cases.
This study evaluated the surgical outcome and complications of phacoemulsification and the implantation of an acryl foldable intraocular lens (IOL) with a squared edge in dogs with cataracts. Thirty-two eyes from 26 dogs were examined. The mean follow up period was 75.9 days ranging from 23 to 226 days. The complications after phacoemulsification were posterior capsular opacity (PCO) around the IOL (n = 11), ocular hypertension (n = 4), focal posterior synechia (n = 4), hyphema (n = 3) and corneal ulcer (n = 2). The complications associated with the IOL were decenteration of the optic (n = 2) and ventral haptic displacement (n = 1). Most cases of PCO were found only around the margin of the IOL, and all eyes had vision during the observation period. In conclusion, the implantation of an acryl-foldable lens with a squared edge at the time of phacoemulsification is an effective method for preserving the central visual field of dogs with cataract.
Yi
Na Young
NY
Department of Veterinary Ophthalmology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul 151-742, Korea.
Park
Shin Ae
SA
Jeong
Man Bok
MB
Kim
Won Tae
WT
Kim
Se Eun
SE
Chae
Je Min
JM
Seo
Kang Moon
KM
D000818:Animals; D002386:Cataract / Q000662:veterinary*; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D004285:Dogs / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D019654:Lens Implantation, Intraocular / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D018918:Phacoemulsification / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000662:veterinary*; D012189:Retrospective Studies