Pseudoexfoliation material on posterior chamber intraocular lenses

• Tipo: Artigo em Revista Científica Internacional
• Data: 2014

Autores

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

Revista

Título: Clinical Ophthalmology

Vol. 8

Páginas: 1475-1478

ISSN: 1177-5467

Editora: Dove Medical Press

Indexação

Scopus - 4 Citações

Outras Informações

ID Authenticus: 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.

Idioma: Inglês

Tipo (Avaliação Docente): Científica