Posterior chamber intraocular lens implantation during pars plana lensectomy and vitrectomy for diabetic complications

Ten eyes had posterior chamber lenses implanted in the ciliary sulcus in front of the anterior lens capsule during diabetic pars plana lensectomy and vitrectomy. Six months later, nine eyes had improved vision and one had the same vision as compared with preoperative acuity levels. Two eyes had 0.5 and eight eyes had 0.1 or better acuity. None of the eyes developed iris or angle neovascularization or glaucoma, and all ten eyes had clear vitreous cavities with attached maculas. The posterior chamber lenses were well tolerated and provided good visual rehabilitation.This project was supported in part by the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute patients and contributors; Research to Prevent Blindness, Inc., New York City; Florida Lions Eye Bank Laboratory; and the Brenn Green Diabetic Retinopathy Funds, Miami, Florida