Anterior segment optical coherence tomography of intraocular lens opacification
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2018-06
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All India Ophthalmological Society
Abstract
Postoperative opacification of a hydrophilic acrylic intraocular lens (IOL) is an uncommon complication. A 57-year-old diabetic female who had undergone phacoemulsification with IOL implantation in her right eye 16 years back presented with diminution of vision in the same eye for 3 years. Significant IOL opacification was observed clinically and anterior segment optical coherence tomography clearly delineated the intraoptic deposits, sparing the haptics, and edges of the optic. IOL explant and exchange was performed leading to restoration of visual acuity to 6/9. Histochemical evaluation of the IOL confirmed that the hydrophilic acrylic IOL optic had calcium deposits.
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Anterior segment optical coherence tomography, calcium deposits, hydrophilic acrylic intraocular lens, intraocular lens opacification
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Choudhry S, Goel N, Mehta A, Mahajan N. Anterior segment optical coherence tomography of intraocular lens opacification. Indian Journal of Ophthalmology. 2018 Jun; 66(6): 858-860