Misdiagnosed opacification of a hydrophobic acrylic intraocular lens

A 75-year-old woman was referred for decreased visual acuity resulting from “opacification of the IOL” in the immediate period after uneventful bilateral cataract surgery with single-piece AcrySof IQ intraocular lens (IOL) implantation. A neodymium:YAG laser capsulotomy had been performed in both eyes to treat the complication. Anterior segment optical coherence tomogra phy performed at presentation showed an opaque membrane enveloping the IOL. The membrane was peeled from the anterior IOL surface, and all adherences between the IOL and capsular bag were freed.
Source: Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery - Category: Opthalmology Authors: Tags: Case report Source Type: research