Surgical removal of dystrophic calcification on a silicone intraocular lens in association with asteroid hyalosis

Sean M. Platt; Raymond Iezzi; Michael A. Mahr; Jay C. Erie

doi:10.1016/j.jcrs.2017.09.026

Surgical removal of dystrophic calcification on a silicone intraocular lens in association with asteroid hyalosis

Sean M. Platt, Raymond Iezzi, Michael A. Mahr, Jay C. Erie

Ophthalmology

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We present a case of successful removal of late calcium deposition on the posterior surface of a silicone intraocular lens (IOL) optic in association with asteroid hyalosis using a surgical technique that included pars plana vitrectomy, a lighted pick, and a modified silicone-tipped cannula. The lighted pick provided the most efficient and complete removal of calcium deposits. Postoperatively, the dystrophic calcification was removed and the IOL optic was clear at 6 months follow-up. The patient's symptoms resolved and uncorrected distance visual acuity returned to 20/20. This method can be considered in patients with dystrophic calcification of a silicone IOL in association with asteroid hyalosis and might avoid the need for IOL exchange and its associated complications and uncertain refractive outcomes.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1608-1610
Number of pages	3
Journal	Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Volume	43
Issue number	12
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcrs.2017.09.026
State	Published - Dec 2017

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Ophthalmology
Sensory Systems

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Surgical removal of dystrophic calcification on a silicone intraocular lens in association with asteroid hyalosis

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