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International Ophthalmology
Published in: International Ophthalmology 4/2018

01-08-2018 | Case Report

Opacification of the C-flex 570C intraocular lens after sulcus fixation

Authors: Patrick Daigle, Marjorie Carbonneau

Published in: International Ophthalmology | Issue 4/2018

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Abstract

Purpose

To report a case of diffuse intraocular lens (IOL) opacification in a patient who started complaining of blurred vision in his left eye over the course of three years after having phacoemulsification surgery combined with capsular bag fixation of a C-flex 570C IOL. The IOL had been repositioned in the ciliary sulcus following its subluxation.

Method

An IOL exchange was performed, and the explanted IOL was sent for histopathological analysis.

Results

Scanning electron microscopy identified multiple crystalline-like deposits on both sides of the IOL. The optic was more extensively involved than the haptics. Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy confirmed the predominance of calcium within the deposits.

Conclusions

The breakdown of the blood-aqueous barrier seems to be a key component of this calcification process. Ciliary sulcus fixation is not a suitable option for C-flex 570C IOLs.
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Metadata
Title
Opacification of the C-flex 570C intraocular lens after sulcus fixation
Authors
Patrick Daigle
Marjorie Carbonneau
Publication date
01-08-2018
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Published in
International Ophthalmology / Issue 4/2018
Print ISSN: 0165-5701
Electronic ISSN: 1573-2630
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10792-017-0643-y

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