Publication: Explantation of damaged foldable acrylic lens with implantation of foldable intraocular lens without enlarging incision
Date
2008
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Kathmandu University
Abstract
Abstract
Phacoemulsification with foldable intraocular lens (IOL) implantation has several advantages because of smaller incision
and sutureless technique. The visual recovery is usually fast and any surgically induced astigmatism can be kept at
lowest. With increased number of trained phaco surgeons in Nepal, more phaco surgeries with foldable lens implantation
are being done. Main purpose of this article is to share our experience with ophthalmic surgeons about the technique of
explantation and exchange of foldable hydrophilic acrylic lens with good visual outcome in the post operative period.
This article describes a case of damaged intraocular lens within the capsular bag. This was successfully managed by
snipping the lens into several pieces and explanting the same lens without enlarging the incision. Explantation of lens
was followed by implantation of a new foldable lens with good surgical outcome.
Description
Singh SK 1, Winter I2
1 Medical Director,
2 Vitreoretinal Consultant, Biratnagar Eye Hospital, Biratnagar, Nepal