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. 2016 Apr-Jun;23(2):215-8.
doi: 10.4103/0974-9233.171777.

Posterior Iris Fixated Intraocular Lens for Pediatric Traumatic Cataract

V Kavitha  1 , Preethi Balasubramanian  1 , Mallikarjun M Heralgi  1
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Posterior Iris Fixated Intraocular Lens for Pediatric Traumatic Cataract

V Kavitha et al. Middle East Afr J Ophthalmol. 2016 Apr-Jun.

Abstract

Purpose: To evaluate the postoperative visual outcomes and complications of posterior iris fixated intraocular lens (IFIOL) implantation for pediatric traumatic cataract.

Methods: A retrospective clinical audit was performed of all the pediatric traumatic cataract patients who underwent lens removal and iris fixated lens implantation due to inadequate capsular support with or without corneal tear repair between January 2009 and December 2013. Data were collected and analyzed on the preoperative and postoperative visual outcomes and complications.

Results: Twenty-five children (25 eyes; 21 males and 4 females) were enrolled with the mean age of 11 ± 4.0 years. There were 72% of eyes that underwent primary cataract removal with IFIOL implantation. Twenty-eight percent of eyes underwent corneal tear repair prior to intraocular lens (IOL) implantation. Preoperative best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was hand motion in 32% eyes, counting fingers in 24%, and perception of light in 44%. Postoperative BCVA of 0-0.2 logarithm of minimum angle of resolution was reported in the 64% of eyes. One eye developed secondary glaucoma, one eye underwent re-enclavation, and none developed retinal complications.

Conclusion: Posterior IFIOL implantation resulted in an improved visual outcome, low incidence of postoperative complications, and is a good alternative to other IOL, in the cases of pediatric traumatic cataract without adequate capsular support.

Keywords: Inadequate Capsular Support; Intraocular Lens; Posterior Iris Fixated; Trauma; Traumatic Cataract.

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Iris fixated intraocular lens: Overall length of 9 mm or 8 mm, biconvex optic size of 5.5 mm or 5 mm, a constant 117.2: Postoperative round pupil
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Pigments on the iris fixated intraocular lens; iris atrophy at the enclaved site
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