Probable edge defect in Acrysof single-piece intraocular lens
The purpose of this article is to report an edge defect in single-piece hydrophobic acrylic intraocular lens (IOL) observed during a routine phacoemulsification procedure. The chip was successfully removed intraoperatively with a McPherson′s forceps. However, six months postoperatively pa...
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| description | The purpose of this article is to report an edge defect in single-piece hydrophobic acrylic intraocular lens (IOL) observed during a routine phacoemulsification procedure. The chip was successfully removed intraoperatively with a McPherson′s forceps. However, six months postoperatively patient complained of a disturbing glare due to posterior capsular folds originating from the site of IOL defect. Patient was advised, however refused to undergo Nd:Yag laser capsulotomy to relieve the symptoms. This case highlights the necessity to check each foldable IOL under the microscope before loading it into the cartridge, for possible edge defects. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-78f5b2e6bece4cf28955f5b4f4ce572f2022-12-22T02:48:23ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsIndian Journal of Ophthalmology0301-47382006-01-01544277278Probable edge defect in Acrysof single-piece intraocular lensShah UrmiThe purpose of this article is to report an edge defect in single-piece hydrophobic acrylic intraocular lens (IOL) observed during a routine phacoemulsification procedure. The chip was successfully removed intraoperatively with a McPherson′s forceps. However, six months postoperatively patient complained of a disturbing glare due to posterior capsular folds originating from the site of IOL defect. Patient was advised, however refused to undergo Nd:Yag laser capsulotomy to relieve the symptoms. This case highlights the necessity to check each foldable IOL under the microscope before loading it into the cartridge, for possible edge defects.http://www.ijo.in/article.asp?issn=0301-4738;year=2006;volume=54;issue=4;spage=277;epage=278;aulast=ShahEdge defectfoldable intraocular lens |
| spellingShingle | Shah Urmi Probable edge defect in Acrysof single-piece intraocular lens Indian Journal of Ophthalmology Edge defect foldable intraocular lens |
| title | Probable edge defect in Acrysof single-piece intraocular lens |
| title_full | Probable edge defect in Acrysof single-piece intraocular lens |
| title_fullStr | Probable edge defect in Acrysof single-piece intraocular lens |
| title_full_unstemmed | Probable edge defect in Acrysof single-piece intraocular lens |
| title_short | Probable edge defect in Acrysof single-piece intraocular lens |
| title_sort | probable edge defect in acrysof single piece intraocular lens |
| topic | Edge defect foldable intraocular lens |
| url | http://www.ijo.in/article.asp?issn=0301-4738;year=2006;volume=54;issue=4;spage=277;epage=278;aulast=Shah |
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