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Abstract #3533 Published in IGR 4-2
Phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation in nanophthalmic eyes: report of a medium-size series
Faucher A; Hasanee K; Rootman DSJournal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 2002; 28: 837-842
PURPOSE: To evaluate the outcomes in nanophthalmic eyes that had phacoemulsification and intraocular lens (IOL) implantation. METHODS: Six nanophthalmic eyes of four patients had uneventful phacoemulsification and posterior chamber IOL implantation with a retrobulbar or peribulbar block. All operations were performed by one surgeon. Patients ranged in age from 41-70 years. RESULTS: The visual acuity remained stable or improved in all six eyes. Glaucoma control was maintained or improved in five eyes. CONCLUSIONS: The results indicate that small-incision cataract surgery, although challenging, is safe and diminishes the need for prophylactic sclerotomies in these high-risk eyes.
Dr. A. Faucher, Toronto Western Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Classification:
9.3.10 Other (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.3 Primary angle closure glaucomas)
12.12.3 Phacoemulsification (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment > 12.12 Cataract extraction)