Further Investigation of the Tolerance and Mechanical Adjustability of the *Acri.Tec AR-1 PC/IOL in Rabbit Eyes: An Intraocular Lens with Reversibly Adjustable Optical Power
- 1 October 2006
- journal article
- Published by S. Karger AG in Ophthalmic Research
- Vol. 38 (5), 309-312
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000095775
Abstract
To examine the tolerance and mechanical function of an adjustable intraocular lens (IOL) in rabbit eyes. Implantation of the *Acri.Tec AR-1 PC/IOL into 14 rabbit eyes. Manipulation of the lens 8 weeks after implantation in order to change the refractive power. Follow-up for up to 5 months. Histopathologic examination of the eyes. Implantation and mechanical adjustment of the PC/IOL were possible. Eyes healed normally. No difference between eyes containing the *Acri.Tec AR-1 PC/IOL and eyes containing the control PC/IOL could be detected with respect to signs of inflammatory reaction, corneal transparency, intraocular pressure and histopathologic appearance. Histopathologic examination of the eyes showed that the *Acri.Tec AR-1 PC/IOL did not cause any damage in rabbit eyes. The *Acri.Tec AR-1 PC/IOL is well tolerated in rabbit eyes for extended periods of time, suggesting that this PC/IOL should be well tolerated in the long run. Surgical adjustment of the adjusting element can be performed with little effort several weeks after implantation.This publication has 5 references indexed in Scilit:
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