Dr. Tripti Dewal

Dr.Neelima Mehrotra

Abstract

The use of hydrophilic acrylic intraocular lenses (IOLs) constitutes a major advancement in the field of cataract surgery. These lenses have become increasingly popular, because of the ease with which these single piece lenses can be folded and implanted in the capsular sac through a small phaco incision, their clear medium and long-term tolerance attributed to the great biocompatibility of this material and because these IOLs are cost friendly. Apart from the known propensity for development of posterior capsular opacification, these IOLs have the notoriety of getting calcified. The latter being a serious complication causing gross visual impairment and requiring re-surgery and IOL exchange, and is a grave issue that can impact the popularity of these lenses.

This is a case report of an opacified hydrophilic IOL in an otherwise uncomplicated cataract operated eye, which was successfully removed and vision was regained thereby.