Choices in Correction of Aphakia during Vitrectomy

Phacoemulsification with an intraocular lens implant is a safe and effective means of correction of visual loss from cataract. The high frequency of this procedure world wide means inevitable direct surgical complications will be numerous even though infrequent. The approach to correcting aphakia following complicated cataract surgery is dependent on multiple factors including the degree to which the capsular bag is intact and the type of intraocular lens that has been inserted. We discuss several approaches and strategies for managing dropped intraocular lenses, the correction of aphakia and the safety and longterm results of anterior chamber intraocular lens placement. Copyright © 2011 S. Karger AG, Basel Published online: July 22, 2011 Ophthalmologica Mr. Som Prasad, MS, FRCSEd, FRCOphth, FACS Department of Ophthalmology Arrowe Park Hospital, Arrowe Park Road Upton CH49 5PE (UK) E-Mail [email protected] © 2011 S. Karger AG, Basel 0030–3755/11/2265–0046$38.00/0 Accessible online at: www.karger.com/oph D ow nl oa de d by : 54 .7 0. 40 .1 1 11 /1 9/ 20 17 2 :4 9: 45 P M