Intraocular lens implant.

Candida endophthalmitis associated with intraocular lens implantation: efficacy of fluconazole therapy.

Four patients with Candida parapsilosis endophthalmitis following intraocular lens implantation were treated with oral fluconazole. All had failed prior therapy with intravitreal amphotericin B. The only patient who had the lens implant removed was cured after treatment with fluconazole for one year. Three patients who did not have the lens implant removed had resolution of symptoms and return ...

Posterior chamber intraocular lens implantation--a new forceps to simplify capsular bag fixation.

The case for capsular bag fixation of the Sinsky-Kratz type of posterior chamber intraocular implant lens is presented, and the various methods in use to position implant lenses are outlined. The new forceps are described and the rationale for their adoption and use is given in an illustrated, step-by-step fashion. Their additional use in anterior chamber intraocular lens implantation is mentio...

Posterior dislocation of an intraocular lens implant and its removal.

The cause of dislocation of an intraocular lens is a direct blow or jerk, and dislocation may complicate both iris-supported and capsule-supported lenses. In capsule-supported lenses the implant dislocates towards the anterior chamber but in iris-supported lenses the dislocation is posterior. A technique for removal of a posterity dislocated lens is described.

Commentary Folding intraocular lenses: materials and methods

Experience with Extra-capsular Cataract Exraction and Intra-ocular Lens Implant in Children Expérience avec les extra capsulaire de la cataracte et Exraction intra oculaire Lens implants chez les enfants

BACKGROUND: In developing countries congenital cataract has become an important cause of treatable blindness in childhood. However, difficulty in correcting aphakia is one of the reasons for poor visual outcome. OBJECTIVE: To determine the visual outcome after extra capsular cataract extraction and intra ocular lens implant and factors militating against good visual outcome in children. METHODS...