Small-Aperture Intraocular Lens Implantation in a Patient With an Irregular Cornea

J Refract Surg. 2016 Oct 1;32(10):706-708. doi: 10.3928/1081597X-20160721-01.

Abstract

Purpose: To report a small-aperture intraocular lens (IOL) implantation after corneal trauma.

Methods: Case report.

Results: A 17-year-old boy with corneal scars, iris defect, and aphakia after perforating trauma in the right eye was scheduled for small-aperture IOL (IC-8; AcuFocus, Irvine, CA) implantation under general anesthesia. No intraoperative complications were observed. Six months after surgery, the uncorrected distance and near visual acuity increased significantly. Furthermore, reduced photopic phenomena were reported.

Conclusions: The small-aperture IOL is a new and promising option to treat patients suffering from the effects of corneal irregularities. [J Refract Surg. 2016;32(10):706-708.].

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Aphakia, Postcataract / surgery*
  • Cicatrix / physiopathology
  • Corneal Injuries / physiopathology
  • Corneal Wavefront Aberration / physiopathology
  • Corneal Wavefront Aberration / surgery*
  • Glare*
  • Humans
  • Lens Implantation, Intraocular*
  • Lenses, Intraocular*
  • Male
  • Prosthesis Design
  • Vision Disorders / rehabilitation*
  • Visual Acuity / physiology
  • Wound Healing / physiology