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Ophthalmology and Therapy
Published in: Ophthalmology and Therapy 2/2019

Open Access 01-06-2019 | Silicone | Case Report

Opacification of Akreos Hydrophilic Acrylic Lens After Retinal Detachment Repair with Silicone Oil Tamponade: A Case Report

Authors: Ninel Z. Gregori, Jose J. Echegaray, Harry W. Flynn Jr.

Published in: Ophthalmology and Therapy | Issue 2/2019

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Abstract

We report localized opacification of a sclera-fixated Akreos® hydrophilic acrylic intraocular lens after successful repair of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment with silicone oil tamponade in a nondiabetic patient. No intraoperative lens opacification during air–fluid exchange or lens dislocation was encountered. Granular opacities within the optic were noted at 5 months after surgery, and did not relent to scrubbing with a vitrector during oil removal. Akreos lens opacification under silicone oil is not well documented in the literature. Surgeons must be aware of this potential complication, which is known to occur with various types of hydrophilic acrylic lenses after exposure to air or gas.
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Metadata
Title
Opacification of Akreos Hydrophilic Acrylic Lens After Retinal Detachment Repair with Silicone Oil Tamponade: A Case Report
Authors
Ninel Z. Gregori
Jose J. Echegaray
Harry W. Flynn Jr.
Publication date
01-06-2019
Publisher
Springer Healthcare
Published in
Ophthalmology and Therapy / Issue 2/2019
Print ISSN: 2193-8245
Electronic ISSN: 2193-6528
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40123-019-0183-9

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