Intraocular lens tilt and decentration, anterior chamber depth, and refractive error after trans-scleral suture fixation surgery.

OBJECTIVES: To compare the extent of intraocular lens (IOL) tilt and decentration, as well as the anterior chamber depth after trans-scleral suture IOL fixation after either secondary out-of-the-bag or primary in-the-bag IOL implantation. DESIGN: Retrospective, comparative, nonrandomized, interventional study. PARTICIPANTS: Fifty-two eyes that underwent scleral suture fixation were compared with 51 eyes that underwent secondary out-of-the-bag implantation and 50 eyes that underwent in-the-bag implantation. INTERVENTION: One-piece polymethyl methacrylate IOL implantation by three different techniques. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: The tilt angle and decentration length of the IOL, as well as the anterior chamber depth, were measured by the Scheimpflug videophotography system. The spherical equivalent error from the predicted value was also examined. RESULTS: The mean tilt angle in the scleral suture fixation group was significantly greater than that in either the out-of-the-bag or the in-the-bag implantation group (P<0.0001). The mean decentration length was also largest in the suture group, followed by the out-of-the-bag group and the in-the-bag group (P<0.0001). The anterior chamber depth in the suture group and the out-of-the-bag group was significantly smaller than that in the in-the-bag group (P<0.0001). The spherical equivalent error in the suture group and the out-of-the-bag group was also greater than that in the in-the-bag group (P<0.0001). CONCLUSIONS: The extent of both tilt and decentration after scleral suture fixation was greater than that observed after either out-of-the-bag or in-the-bag implantation. The anterior chamber depth with the sutured or out-of-the-bag fixated IOL was shallower than that with the in-the-bag fixated IOL, which resulted in a significant myopic shift.     

Comparision of surgical outcomes of intraocular lens refixation and intraocular lens exchange with perfluorocarbon liquid and fibrin glue-assisted sutureless scleral fixation

Aim

The purpose of this study was to compare the surgical outcomes of intraocular lens (IOL) refixation with intraocular lens exchange using perfluorocarbon liquid (PFCL) and fibrin glue-assisted sutureless scleral fixation surgery in patients with dislocation of the IOL.

Methods

Twenty-five eyes of 25 patients who underwent surgery for dislocated IOLs with PFCL and fibrin glue-assisted scleral fixation were studied; 13 eyes experienced IOL refixation (in-the-bag and out-of-the-bag), and 12 eyes experienced IOL exchange. Preoperative and postoperative clinical features from patient charts and 25 eyes with >6 months'' follow-up information were reviewed and analyzed.

Results

At postoperative 6 months, best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and spherical equivalent of IOL refixation and exchange were significantly improved (P=0.042, P=0.001), and endothelial cell density was significantly decreased in the two groups with no significant difference between them. Surgically induced astigmatism of IOL refixation improved from 0.90±0.47 to 0.61±0.37 (P=0.012), and IOL exchange improved from 1.17±0.64 to 0.73±0.37 (P=0.037) at postoperative 6 months, with no significant difference between the two groups. Complications occurred in four eyes in the IOL refixation group and in three eyes in the IOL exchange group.

Conclusion

PFCL and fibrin glue-assisted IOL sutureless scleral refixation or exchanged fixation was an effective surgical treatment for IOL dislocation. Also, because postoperative BCVA, surgical outcomes, and complications did not differ significantly between IOL refixation and exchange surgery, if IOL exchange surgery is not indicated, IOL refixation surgical techniques should be considered.     

自发性脱位于玻璃体腔的人工晶状体囊袋复合体经巩膜固定的疗效观察

目的:探讨自发性脱位于玻璃体腔的人工晶状体囊袋复合体经巩膜缝合固定的手术效果。方法:回顾性病例对照研究。2017-04/2019-06对自发性脱位进入玻璃体腔内的人工晶状体囊袋复合体8例8眼(研究组)采取23G玻璃体切割术联合人工晶状体囊袋复合体巩膜缝合固定治疗。选取同期玻璃体晶状体切除术后行折叠人工晶状体悬吊手术10例10眼为对照组。术后7、30、60d随访两组裸眼视力、最佳矫正视力、眼压、角膜散光、IOL的偏心值与倾斜度和手术并发症。结果:研究组8眼人工晶状体囊袋复合体顺利经巩膜缝合固定,对照组10眼成功植入并缝合固定人工晶状体。视力:两组内术后7、30、60d裸眼视力和术前比较,均提高(P<0.05);两组术后7、30、60d矫正视力较术前无差异(P>0.05)。术后两组裸眼视力无差异(P>0.05),术后7d与术后30、60d裸眼视力有差异(P<0.001);术后7、30、60d两组矫正视力无差异(P>0.05)。术后7、30、60d两组患者眼压均正常(10~21mmHg),组内及组间对比均无统计学意义(P>0.05)。角膜散光:组内比较:对照组术前与术后30、60d比较,研究组术前与术后30d比较,均有差异(P<0.05),散光值较术前增大;术后30、60d,对照组术后散光度均大于研究组(P<0.05)。IOL的偏心值与倾斜度:术后30、60d研究组均低于对照组(P<0.05)。结论:对脱位于玻璃体腔内的人工晶状体囊袋复合体采取23G玻璃体切割术联合经巩膜缝合固定手术可以减少手术步骤,降低手术性创伤,较好恢复人工晶状体的位置和改善视觉质量。     

Trocar-assisted sutureless intrascleral posterior chamber foldable intra-ocular lens fixation

Purpose

We report a novel technique characterized by sutureless scleral fixation of three-pieces foldable intraocular lens (IOL) using 25-gauge transconjunctival sutureless vitrectomy (TSV) trocars in patients with insufficient posterior capsule support.

Materials and Methods

We performed this technique on the eight eyes of the seven patients. The scleral tunnels (STs) are prepared by insertion of the 25-gauge TSV microcannulas using the trocars, and anterior vitrectomy is performed through the clear corneal paracentesis with the aid of anterior chamber maintainer (ACM). Finally, the three-piece foldable IOL haptics are incarcerated into the prepared STs.

Results

The patients were followed up 5–8 months. None of the patients had complications such as postoperative endophthalmitis, glaucoma, IOL tilt or decentralization, and retinal detachment. Injection of a foldable IOL through a clear corneal small incision also contributes the less surgical-induced astigmatism.

Conclusion

The presented novel sutureless scleral IOL fixation technique may provide minimal trauma to the surrounding tissues, good IOL stabilization decreasing the incidence of IOL tilt along with shorter operation time, and postoperative quiet eye.     

Late in-the-bag intraocular lens dislocation requiring explantation: risk factors and outcomes

Purpose

To study the predisposing factors for late in-the-bag intraocular lens (IOL) dislocation and to analyze the outcomes after explantation surgery.

Methods

In this retrospective multicentre study, 61 eyes were enrolled. The main inclusion criterion was in-the-bag spontaneous IOL dislocation after uneventful phacoemulsification cataract extraction. Only eyes with serious dislocation that required IOL explantation were eligible. Follow-up after explantation surgery of at least 3 months was required. Exclusion criteria were complicated cataract surgery, out-of-the-bag IOL dislocation, and dislocations that occurred in the first year after the cataract surgery. The main outcome measures were predisposing factors for dislocation, interval between cataract surgery and dislocation, surgical treatment at the time of explantation, preoperative and postoperative corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA), and postoperative complications.

Results

High myopia was detected in 12 cases (19.7%) and it was the main predisposing factor. Mean time interval from cataract surgery to dislocation was 7.5 (SD 5.2) years. The dislocated in-the-bag IOL was replaced with a scleral fixated IOL (36.1%), angle-supported anterior chamber IOL (31.1%), sulcus repositioning (18%), or posterior chamber iris sutured IOL (4.9%). Finally, 9.8% of the patients were left aphakic. Mean CDVA improved significantly after surgery (P=0.005). Final CDVA of 20/40 or better was achieved in 29 cases (47.5%).

Conclusions

High myopia was the main risk factor for late in-the-bag IOL dislocation. Surgical treatment significantly improved the CDVA in our sample and was associated with a low complication rate.     

Glue-assisted intrascleral fixation of posterior chamber intraocular lens

Purpose:

To analyze the visual outcome of patients undergoing glue-assisted intrascleral fixation of posterior chamber intraocular lens (IOL) in the absence of posterior capsular support.

Materials and Methods:

This retrospective study analyzes 25 eyes which underwent IOL implantation by the glued intrascleral fixation technique. The pre and post-operative uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA), pre and post-operative best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), intraocular pressure (IOP), IOL position, anterior chamber reaction and central macular thickness were assessed and recorded. Immediate and late post-operative complications were also recorded.

Results:

A total of 25 eyes of 22 patients were reviewed and analyzed over a period of one year. All eyes had a foldable three-piece IOL implanted. About 84% of the eyes had a gain of one or more lines, 12% had no gain, and 4% had a fall of three lines of BCVA on Snellen''s visual chart, which was attributed to cystoid macular edema (CME). Postoperatively, there was a significant improvement in the UCVA (P < 0.05) and in the BCVA (P < 0.05). Postoperative complications included decentration in one case and vitritis with chronic macular edema in another case. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) demonstrated well placed IOL with no tilt.

Conclusion:

Although the results of one year follow-up of glued intrascleral fixation are promising, long term studies are recommended.     

Error induced by the estimation of the corneal power and the effective lens position with a rotationally asymmetric refractive multifocal intraocular lens

AIM:To evaluate the prediction error in intraocular lens (IOL) power calculation for a rotationally asymmetric refractive multifocal IOL and the impact on this error of the optimization of the keratometric estimation of the corneal power and the prediction of the effective lens position (ELP).METHODS:Retrospective study including a total of 25 eyes of 13 patients (age, 50 to 83y) with previous cataract surgery with implantation of the Lentis Mplus LS-312 IOL (Oculentis GmbH, Germany). In all cases, an adjusted IOL power (PIOLadj) was calculated based on Gaussian optics using a variable keratometric index value (nkadj) for the estimation of the corneal power (Pkadj) and on a new value for ELP (ELPadj) obtained by multiple regression analysis. This PIOLadj was compared with the IOL power implanted (PIOLReal) and the value proposed by three conventional formulas (Haigis, Hoffer Q and Holladay Ⅰ).RESULTS:PIOLReal was not significantly different than PIOLadj and Holladay IOL power (P>0.05). In the Bland and Altman analysis, PIOLadj showed lower mean difference (-0.07 D) and limits of agreement (of 1.47 and -1.61 D) when compared to PIOLReal than the IOL power value obtained with the Holladay formula. Furthermore, ELPadj was significantly lower than ELP calculated with other conventional formulas (P<0.01) and was found to be dependent on axial length, anterior chamber depth and Pkadj.CONCLUSION:Refractive outcomes after cataract surgery with implantation of the multifocal IOL Lentis Mplus LS-312 can be optimized by minimizing the keratometric error and by estimating ELP using a mathematical expression dependent on anatomical factors.     

Combined 23-gauge microincisonal vitrectomy surgery and phacoemulsification with AcrySof toric intraocular lens implantation: a comparative study

Aim

To compare AcrySof toric intraocular lens (IOL) and non-toric IOL in patients who had combined 23-gauge microincisional vitrectomy surgery (MIVS) and phacoemulsification for vitreoretinal diseases and cataract with pre-existing corneal astigmatism.

Methods

This is a prospective comparative study comprised of 30 patients (30 eyes) who had combined 23-gauge MIVS and phacoemulsification for vitreoretinal diseases and cataract with pre-existing regular corneal astigmatism greater than 1 diopters (D). In all, 15 eyes had AcrySof toric IOL (Alcon Laboratories) and 15 eyes had non-toric IOL (Akreos AO MI60; Bausch & Lomb) implantation. Main outcome measures were uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA), refractive cylinder, surgically induced astigmatism (SIA), and IOL misalignment during 6 months.

Results

The mean UCVA of the toric IOL group was better than the non-toric IOL group at postoperative months 1, 3, and 6 (P<0.001, respectively). The mean absolute residual refractive cylinder of the toric IOL group at postoperative week 1, and months 1, 3, and 6 was less than the non-toric IOL group (P=0.008, <0.001, <0.001, and <0.001, respectively). There was no difference in the mean SIA between the two groups (P>0.05, respectively). The mean toric IOL axis rotation was 3.52±2.75°, which was within 5° in 66.7% of the toric IOL group and within 10° in 100%.

Conclusions

Combined 23-gauge MIVS and phacoemulsification with AcrySof toric IOL implantation is an effective method of correcting vitreoretinal diseases and cataract and pre-existing corneal astigmatism, and the toric IOL showed good rotational stability, even in vitrectomized eyes for 6 months.     

Polypseudophakia for cataract surgery: 10-year follow-up on safety and stability of two poly-methyl-methacrylate (PMMA) intraocular lenses within the capsular bag

Purpose

To report the long-term follow-up (more than 10 years) of three patients who have undergone polypseudophakia phacoemulsification cataract surgery.

Methods

A case series of three patients and four procedures. Two poly-methyl-methacrylate (PMMA) intraocular lenses (IOLs) were placed within the capsular bag (P359UV, Storz, Tuttlingen, Germany). No complications occurred peri-operatively. A full ophthalmological examination was performed at 10-year follow-up, looking for decentration, tilt, and complications of interlenticular opacification (ILO) between the IOLs.

Results

Inferior ILO with Elschnig pearls was observed in only one case, and was likely to be visually insignificant. No ILO was observed in the other three eyes. In one patient, the piggyback IOL had been displaced 1–2 mm nasally, but there was no tilt of the IOLs, with the haptics remaining well aligned. There was no displacement or tilt of the piggyback IOL in the other three cases. Corneal endothelial cell count (SP-2000P, Topcon, Tokyo, Japan) was above 1000 cell/mm² in all cases.

Conclusions

With the introduction of foldable IOLs, the piggyback IOL is usually placed in the sulcus, but we have shown good long-term stability and minimal complications of dual PMMA IOLs placed within the bag.     

Effect of a capsular tension ring on prevention of intraocular lens decentration and tilt and on anterior capsule contraction after cataract surgery

Purpose  To investigate the effect of a capsular tension ring (CTR) on the prevention of marked decentration and tilt of the intraocular lens (IOL), severe anterior capsule contraction, and refractive prediction error after cataract surgery. Methods  Forty-seven eyes of 43 patients that had an implantation of a CTR during phacoemulsification surgery due to zonular instability (CTR group), and 34 fellow eyes that did not receive a CTR (no-CTR group) were enrolled. The degree of IOL decentration and tilt and the anterior capsule opening area were measured using a Scheimpflug videophotography system. Results  No significant differences were found between the two groups in the mean degree of IOL decentration (0.34 mm in the CTR group, 0.29 mm in the no-CTR group; P = 0.1401), tilt angle (2.82° in the CTR group, 2.56° in the no-CTR group; P = 0.3173), anterior capsule opening area (24.3 mm² in the CTR group, 23.6 mm² in the no-CTR group; P = 0.7620), or refractive prediction error (P = 0.3459). Conclusion  In eyes with either zonular dehiscence or weakness, a CTR can prevent marked IOL decentration and tilt and severe anterior capsule contraction, and may lead to prevention of refractive prediction error.     

Delayed in-the-bag implantation of intraocular lens

Objective: To report delayed in-the-bag intraocular lens (IOL) implantation for patients who had undergone simultaneous phacoemulsification and vitreoretinal surgery.Design: Interventional case series.Participants: Delayed IOL implantation surgery was performed for 3 patients who had undergone simultaneous phacoemulsification and scleral buckling or vitrectomy surgery.Methods: The medical records of each patient, including the surgical findings and final refraction status, were reviewed retrospectively.Results: Successful in-the-bag IOL implantation surgeries without capsular tear were achieved 3 to 5 months after the initial surgeries. The postoperative refractive error ranged from plano to −1.00 D.Conclusions: Successful in-the-bag IOL implantation and satisfactory refraction were achieved in patients who had undergone simultaneous phacoemulsification and scleral buckling or vitrectomy surgery.     

Anterior capsule contraction and intraocular lens dislocation in eyes with pseudoexfoliation syndrome

AIMS—To examine the extent of anterior capsule contraction as well as intraocular lens (IOL) decentration and tilt following implant surgery in eyes with pseudoexfoliation syndrome (PE).
METHODS—53 eyes from 53 patients with PE and 53 control eyes from 53 age matched patients, undergoing phacoemulsification and implant surgery, were recruited. The anterior capsule opening area and the amounts of IOL decentration and tilt after undergoing continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis were measured using the Scheimpflug videophotography system at 1 week and 1, 3, 6, 9, and 12 months postoperatively.
RESULTS—The mean area of the anterior capsule opening in the PE group was significantly smaller than that in the control group at 1 month postoperatively and later. The percentage reductions in the PE group were approximately 25%, while they were less than 10% in the control group. The degree of IOL tilt was also larger in the PE group than in the control group. Five eyes (9.4%) in the PE group underwent a neodymium:YAG laser anterior capsulotomy, but none in the control group underwent a capsulotomy.
CONCLUSIONS—The contraction of the anterior capsule opening was more extensive in the PE eyes than in the control eyes, thus resulting in a high Nd:YAG laser anterior capsulotomy rate. The IOL tilt was also greater in the PE eyes than in the control eyes.

Keywords: anterior capsule contraction; intraocular lens dislocation; pseudoexfoliation syndrome; continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis     

High order aberration and straylight evaluation after cataract surgery with implantation of an aspheric, aberration correcting monofocal intraocular lens

AIM:To evaluate the quality of vision in respect to high order aberrations and straylight perception after implantation of an aspheric, aberration correcting, monofocal intraocular lens (IOL).METHODS:Twenty-one patients (34 eyes) aged 50 to 83y underwent cataract surgery with implantation of an aspheric, aberration correcting IOL (Tecnis ZCB00, Abbott Medical Optics). Three months after surgery they were examined for uncorrected (UDVA) and corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA), contrast sensitivity (CS) under photopic and mesopic conditions with and without glare source, ocular high order aberrations (HOA, Zywave II) and retinal straylight (C-Quant).RESULTS:Postoperatively, patients achieved a postoperative CDVA of 0.0 logMAR or better in 97.1% of eyes. Mean values of high order abberations were +0.02±0.27 (primary coma components) and -0.04±0.16 (spherical aberration term). Straylight values of the C-Quant were 1.35±0.44 log which is within normal range of age matched phakic patients. The CS measurements under mesopic and photopic conditions in combination with and without glare did not show any statistical significance in the patient group observed (P≥0.28).CONCLUSION:The implantation of an aspherical aberration correcting monofocal IOL after cataract surgery resulted in very low residual higher order aberration (HOA) and normal straylight.     

Contrast visual acuity after multifocal intraocular lens implantation:aspheric versus spherical design

AIM: To evaluate contrast visual acuity (CVA) after implantation of an aspheric apodized diffractive intraocular lens (IOL) or a spherical apodized diffractive IOL in cataract surgery. METHOD: This prospective randomized controlled study with a 12-month follow-up compared the results of cataract surgery with implantation of an aspheric AcrySof ReSTOR SN6AD3 IOL (30 eyes) and a spherical AcrySof ReSTOR SN60D3 IOL (30 eyes). CVA with best distance correction was measured at 4 contrast levels (100%, 25%, 10% and 5%) under 3 levels of chart luminance [250, 85 and 25 candelas per square meter (cd/m²)] using a multi-functional visual acuity tester (MFVA-100)． RESULTS:At 12 months after surgery, there were no statistically significant differences in 100% CVA and 25% CVA under 250cd/m² (P100%=0.875 and P25%=0.057) and 85cd/m² (P100%=0.198 and P25%=0.193) between the aspheric group and the spherical group. However, the 10% CVA and 5% CVA were significant better in aspheric group than spherical group under 250cd/m² (P10%=0.042 and P5%=0.007) and 85cd/m² (P10%=0.002 and P5%=0.039). Under the luminance level of 25cd/m², no significant differences was found in the 100% CVA between the 2 group (P100%=0.245), while aspheric group had better visual acuity in the remaining 3 contracts (P25%=0.023, P10%=0.026 and P5%=0.002, respectively). CONCULSION:The aspheric AcrySof ReSTOR SN6AD3 IOL provided patients with better low-contrast visual acuity than the spherical AcrySof ReSTOR SN60D3 IOL.     

白内障摘除术中植入的不同型号IOL术后居中性的测量及比较

目的 测量并比较白内障摘除术中不同型号人工晶状体（IOL）植入后在眼内的居中性。设计 回顾性病例系列。研究对象 连续收集2019年12月在北京同仁医院眼科进行白内障摘除IOL植入术后6个月复诊的患者120例（120眼）。方法 根据所植入IOL的型号不同分为A、B、C三组，每组40例。对术眼进行前段扫频OCT（AS-SS-OCT）检查。同一轴线上IOL中心与巩膜突连线中点的距离为IOL偏心度，IOL平面与巩膜突平面间的夹角为IOL倾斜度。分别测量水平方向和垂直方向的偏心度和倾斜度，并进行组间比较。主要指标 IOL在水平方向和垂直方向的偏中心度和倾斜度。结果 A组水平方向偏心度为（0.24±0.07）mm （0.11~0.39 mm），倾斜角度为（1.41±0.64）° （0.48~2.68°），垂直方向偏心度为（0.23±0.08）mm （0.11~0.47mm），倾斜角度为（1.79±0.91）° （1.02-4.72°）。B组水平方向偏心度为（0.23±0.08）mm （0.11~0.43 mm），倾斜角度为（1.59±1.19）° （0.44~3.61°），垂直方向偏心度为（0.23±0.07）mm （0.14~0.41 mm），倾斜角度为（2.09±1.31）° （0.56~5.04°）。C组水平方向偏心度为（0.28±0.12）mm （0.13~0.49 mm），倾斜角度为（1.86±1.21）° （0.26~3.71°），垂直方向偏心度为（0.31±0.17）mm （0.23~0.46 mm），倾斜角度为（2.01±1.01）° （0.61~4.86°）。三组间水平和垂直方向的偏心程度和倾斜角度差异均无显著性 （P均>0.05）。三组患者在充分矫正屈光不正后，均未出现炫光等不适主诉。结论 白内障摘除IOL植入术后IOL偏中心的发生与所植入IOL的类型可能无关；在IOL偏中性度<0.5 mm、倾斜度<5°的情况未导致术后的不良视觉现象。     

Cataract surgery in aged patients: phacoemul-sification or small-incision extracapsular cataract surgery

AIM: To evaluate the effects and safety of phacoemu- lsification (Phaco) or small-incision extracapsular cataract surgery (SICS) and intraocular lens (IOL) implantation for aged patients. METHODS: Totally 137 aged patients (149 eyes) underwent cataract operation in the case of stable systemic condition, the blood pressure less than 160/95mmHg, blood glucose less than 8mmol/L, and under the help of electrocardiogram surveillance by anesthesiologists during the operation. 106 aged patients (114 eyes) underwent Phaco while 31 aged patients (35 eyes) underwent SICS. The postoperative visual acuity, corneal endothelial cell loss, surgery time and major complications were observed and analyzed retrospectively. RESULTS: The best-corrected visual acuity(BCVA) of ≥0.6 was achieved in 135 eyes (92.6%) at 1 month postoperatively (χ2=259.730, P＜0.001). For aged patients, both Phaco and SICS could significantly improve visual acuity with no significant difference (χ2=4.535,P＞0.05). Postoperative corneal endothelial cell loss was 18.6%, in PHACO group, the rate was 18.5%; in SICS group, the rate was 19.0%, the difference of which was no significant (χ2=0.102, P>0.05). The surgery time was different in two groups. No severe complications occurred. CONCLUSION: Both Phaco and SICS combined with IOL implantation for aged patients are effective and safe. Before surgery, detailed physical examination should be performed. When the systemic condition is stable, cataract surgery for aged patients is safe.     

Optical quality of toric intraocular lens implantation in cataract surgery

AIM: To analyze the optical quality after implantation of toric intraocular lens with optical quality analysis system. METHODS: Fifty-two eyes of forty-four patients with regular corneal astigmatism of at least 1.00 D underwent implantation of AcrySof toric intraocular lens, including T3 group 19 eyes, T4 group 18 eyes, T5 group 10 eyes, T6 group 5 eyes. Main outcomes evaluated at 3mo of follow-up, included uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA), corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA), residual refractive cylinder and intraocular lens (IOL) axis rotation. Objective optical quality were measured using optical quality analysis system (OQAS Ⅱ?, Visiometrics, Spain), included the cutoff frequency of modulation transfer function (MTFcutoff), objective scattering index (OSI), Strehl ratio, optical quality analysis system value (OV) 100%, OV 20% and OV 9% [the optical quality analysis system (OQAS) values at contrasts of 100%, 20%, and 9%]. RESULTS: At 3mo postoperative, the mean UDVA and CDVA was 0.18±0.11 and 0.07±0.08 logMAR; the mean residual refractive cylinder was 0.50±0.29 D; the mean toric IOL axis rotation was 3.62±1.76 degrees, the mean MTFcutoff, OSI, Strehl ratio, OV 100%, OV 20% and OV 9% were 22.862±5.584, 1.80±0.84, 0.155±0.038, 0.76±0.18, 0.77±0.19 and 0.78±0.21. The values of UDVA, CDVA, IOL axis rotation, MTFcutoff, OSI, Strehl ratio, OV100%, OV20% and OV9% depending on the power of the cylinder of the implantation were not significantly different (P>0.05), except the residual refractive cylinder (P<0.05). CONCLUSION: The optical quality analysis system was useful for characterizing the optical quality of AcrySof toric IOL implantation. Implantation of an AcrySof toric IOL is an effective and safe method to correct corneal astigmatism during cataract surgery.     

Outcome of in-the-bag implanted square-edge polymethyl methacrylate intraocular lenses with and without primary posterior capsulotomy in pediatric traumatic cataract

Purpose:

To study the outcome of in-the-bag implanted square-edge polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) intraocular lenses (IOL) with and without primary posterior capsulotomy in pediatric traumatic cataract.

Materials and Methods:

The study was undertaken in a tertiary care center. Thirty eyes of 30 children ranging in age from 4 to 16 years with traumatic cataract which underwent cataract extraction with capsular bag implantation of IOL were prospectively evaluated. Group A included 15 eyes of 15 children where primary posterior capsulotomy (PPC) and anterior vitrectomy with capsular bag implantation of square-edge PMMA IOL (Aurolab SQ3602, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India) was performed. Group B comprised 15 eyes of 15 children in which the posterior capsule was left intact. Postoperative visual acuity, visual axis opacification (VAO) and possible complications were analyzed.

Results:

Best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) of 20/40 or better was achieved in 12 of 15 eyes in both groups. Amblyopia was the cause of no improvement in visual acuity in the remaining eyes. Visual axis opacification was significantly high in Group B as compared to Group A (P=0.001). Postoperative fibrinous uveitis occurred in most of the eyes in both groups. Pupillary capture was observed in one eye in each group.

Conclusion:

Primary posterior capsulotomy and anterior vitrectomy with capsular bag implantation of square-edge PMMA significantly helps to maintain a clear visual axis in children with traumatic cataract.     

Long-Term Efficacy and Rotational Stability of AcrySof Toric Intraocular Lens Implantation in Cataract Surgery

Purpose

To evaluate the long-term efficacy and rotational stability of the AcrySof toric intraocular lens (IOL) in correcting preoperative astigmatism in cataract patients.

Methods

This prospective observational study included 30 eyes from 24 consecutive patients who underwent implantation of an AcrySof toric IOL with micro-coaxial cataract surgery between May 2008 and September 2008. Outcomes of visual acuity, refractive and keratometric astigmatism, and IOL rotation after 1 day, 1 month, 3 months, and long-term (mean, 13.3±5.0 months) follow-up were evaluated.

Results

At final follow-up, 73.3% of eyes showed an uncorrected visual acuity of 20/25 or better. The postoperative keratometric value was not different from the preoperative value; mean refractive astigmatism was reduced to -0.28±0.38 diopter (D) from -1.28±0.48 D. The mean rotation of the toric IOL was 3.45±3.39 degrees at final follow-up. One eye (3.3%) exhibited IOL rotation of 10.3 degrees, the remaining eyes (96.7%) had IOL rotation of less than 10 degrees.

Conclusions

Early postoperative and long-term follow-up showed that implantation of the AcrySof toric IOL is an effective, safe, and predictable method for managing corneal astigmatism in cataract patients.     

Prediction of Refractive Error in Combined Vitrectomy and Cataract Surgery With One-Piece Acrylic Intraocular Lens

Purpose

To compare the predicted and actual refractive errors of hydrophilic, one-piece, C-flex®570C (C-flex) intraocular lens (IOL) implantation in simultaneous vitrectomy and lens extraction in various conditions.

Methods

One hundred fifty-nine eyes of patients who had lens extraction between March 2004 and September 2005 were enrolled in a retrospective study. Group 1 had lens extraction and IOL implantation, and Group 2 had lens extraction and IOL implantation with vitrectomy. IOL calculation was done with axial length and keratometry measurements. The actual and predicted refractive errors were compared at 1 and 6 months postoperatively. The factors influencing the postoperative refractive outcomes were analyzed.

Results

The mean refractive predictive error (i.e., the actual minus predicted spherical equivalent) was +0.19±0.39 D (Diopter) and -0.26±0.45 D at 1 and 6 months postoperatively (all: p<0.001) in group 1, and -0.22±0.39 D and -0.06±0.62 D at 1 and 6 months postoperatively (p=0.013, p=0.399 respectively). In group 2, all surgical factors related to refractive errors were not statistically significant (all: p>0.05).

Conclusions

Refractive errors in combined surgery showed myopic shift of -0.50 D and -0.32 D at 1 and 6 months postoperatively compared with C-flex IOL implantation alone. With the hyperopic tendency of IOL and myopic tendency of vitrectomy, the combined surgery made postoperative refractive errors near emmetropia.