title: Pars plana vitrectomy for dystrophic calcification of a silicone intraocular lens in association with asteroid hyalosis.
abstract: We present a case in which a pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) was performed to halt the progressive dystrophic calcification of an intraocular lens (IOL) and the need for an IOL exchange. With limited follow-up, the patient's visual complaints have resolved, the dystrophic calcification of the IOL has stabilized, and good visual acuity has been retained. To our knowledge, this is the first report of a patient with progressive dystrophic calcification of silicone IOLs in association with asteroid hyalosis treated primarily with a PPV. In certain cases, PPV may be considered in patients with dystrophic calcification in association with asteroid hyalosis and may prevent the need for a late IOL exchange.
  
  
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  Neither author has a financial or proprietary interest in any material or method mentioned.
authors: From the Retina Specialists of Pensacola, Pensacola, Florida, USA.
authors: David I
authors: DI
authors: Ullman
authors: From the Retina Specialists of Pensacola, Pensacola, Florida, USA. Electronic address: sgupta@retinasurgeons.com.
authors: Sunil
authors: S
authors: Gupta
mesh_terms: D002114:Calcinosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D012086:Reoperation; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D014821:Vitrectomy / Q000379:methods*; D014822:Vitreous Body / Q000473:pathology*
chemical_list: D012826:Silicone Elastomers