Pseudoexfoliation material on posterior chamber intraocular lenses

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2014

Authors

da Rocha Bastos, RA (Author) Other; Silva, SE (Author) Other; Prezia, F (Author) Other; Falcão-Reis F (Author) FMUP; Melo, AB (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Clinical Ophthalmology

Vol. 8

Pages: 1475-1478

ISSN: 1177-5467

Publisher: Dove Medical Press

Indexing

Scopus - 4 Citations

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-009-TNK

DOI: 10.2147/opth.s61601

Abstract (EN): The presence of pseudoexfoliation material on the surface of an intraocular lens (IOL) is a rare finding. We report a series of seven cases with different patterns of pseudoexfoliation material deposition on the posterior chamber IOLs, recognized 2-20 years after cataract surgery. Six patients had an IOL implanted in the capsular bag and one in the ciliary sulcus. Two patients had undergone posterior capsulotomy. Although the pathophysiological mechanisms and clinical significance of this finding remain unknown, the careful follow-up of pseudophakic patients with known or suspected pseudoexfoliation syndrome is essential to monitor the development or progression of glaucoma, since deposition of pseudoexfoliation material continues even after cataract surgery. © 2014 Rocha-Bastos et al.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific