Iris modifications following extracapsular cataract extraction with posterior chamber lens implantation
- 1 May 1991
- journal article
- Published by Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) in Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
- Vol. 17 (3), 269-280
- https://doi.org/10.1016/s0886-3350(13)80823-1
Abstract
We prospectively examined 94 eyes of 93 consecutive patients who had planned extracapsular cataract extraction or phacoemulsification with posterior chamber intraocular lens (IOL) implantation. The observed postoperative iris biomicroscopic modifications are described and classified. Iris synechial formation was more frequently observed in eyes with pseudoexfoliation syndrome, when an irregular anterior capsulotomy was performed, when the IOL was other than in the bag, and in cases of postoperative fibrinous exudation. Synechias occurred more frequently in intraoperatively injured iris areas. Pupil capture was the only postoperative iris modification that was observed to affect visual acuity. The maximal postoperative dilation was greater and the pupillary photic reaction was significantly less modified postoperatively (P = .0058) when the IOL was fixated within the capsular bag.Keywords
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