Phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation in Alport syndrome with anterior lenticonus

J Cataract Refract Surg. 2007 Jun;33(6):1127-30. doi: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2007.02.019.

Abstract

Eleven eyes of 6 patients with Alport syndrome had phacoemulsification with implantation of a single-piece acrylic hydrophobic intraocular lens (IOL) (AcrySof SA6OAT, Alcon) because of anterior lenticonus. All patients had excellent visual acuity after surgery. We recommend phacoemulsification with IOL implantation as a safe and effective procedure in patients with anterior lenticonus secondary to Alport syndrome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Capsulorhexis
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Kidney Transplantation
  • Lens Diseases / etiology
  • Lens Diseases / surgery*
  • Lens Implantation, Intraocular*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nephritis, Hereditary / complications*
  • Phacoemulsification*
  • Visual Acuity