Avoiding and managing the dislocated crystalline lens.
A major complication of cataract surgery is the posterior dislocation of crystalline lens material, which may lead to poor visual outcomes. Knowledge of preoperative high-risk situations, causes of lens dislocation, and intraoperative warning signs should lead to reduced complications. This update reviews techniques to avoid the dislocated lens, and management options if this complication does occur.
Dickinson
Paul J
PJ
Wake Forest University Eye Center, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston Salem, NC 27157, USA. pdickins@wfubmc.edu
Greven
Craig M
CM
D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D007903:Lens Capsule, Crystalline / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D007906:Lens Subluxation / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000601:surgery*; D012307:Risk Factors; D012421:Rupture