Development and progression of age-related macular degeneration after cataract surgery--in the near future it could become a forensic medicine problem.
After testing all types of implanted IOLs with spectrophotometer, author estimated that filtering of sun light is not successful, leaving open the possibility of development of AMD after cataract surgery. This is especially serious problem in implantation of IOLs to children. Until recently, implantation of intraocular lenses without or with inappropriate UV protection was not considered a serious problem. Nowadays we know that, especially in children, such treatment is no longer acceptable and results in AMD. It is only a matter of time when the first lawsuit will appear on it. We suggest obligatory eye protection after cataract surgery (aphakic and pseudophakic eyes) with Medical filters (Yellow-Green: 550-600 nm) and regular ophthalmic controls.
Vojniković
Bozidar
B
Coklo
Miran
M
Bosnar
Alan
A
D000367:Age Factors; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008268:Macular Degeneration / Q000209:etiology*; D008318:Malpractice; D019591:Pseudophakia / Q000150:complications*; D012307:Risk Factors