Abstract
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) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1608-1610 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery |
Volume | 43 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 2017 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Ophthalmology
- Sensory Systems