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Case Reports
. 2005 Aug;140(2):341-4.
doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2005.02.040.

Accommodative intraocular lens tilting

Jorge Cazal  1 , Cosme Lavin-Dapena, Jesus Marín, Carlos Vergés
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Accommodative intraocular lens tilting

Jorge Cazal et al. Am J Ophthalmol. 2005 Aug.

Abstract

Purpose: To report an unusual complication of accommodative intraocular lens (IOL) implantation after clear lens extraction for hyperopia correction.

Design: Observational case report.

Method: A 48-year-old woman underwent clear lens exchange for the correction of moderate hyperopia. A Crystalens Model AT-45 Accommodating Posterior Chamber IOL (AT-45 IOL) was implanted to allow optimal distance and near vision. At the 3-week follow-up appointment, she complained of monocular diplopia. Ocular examination showed an increased astigmatism, causing decreased visual acuity. Scheimpflug Pentacam Image and Wave Front Analysis supported the diagnosis of IOL tilting.

Results: IOL repositioning was unsuccessful because of fibrosis of the haptics. It was necessary to replace AT 45 IOL with a monofocal acrylic sulcus-fixated IOL.

Conclusion: Control of capsular fibrosis should be a major concern, especially in this type of IOL. Accommodating IOL exchange appears to be a safe alternative to manage this complication.

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