Korean J Ophthalmol.  2017 Apr;31(2):180-181. 10.3341/kjo.2017.31.2.180.

Spontaneous Resolution of Deposits on the Surface of an Intraocular Lens after Ahmed Valve Implantation

• Kang TS
• Kim KN
• Lee YH
• Lee SB

• KMID: 2373478
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3341/kjo.2017.31.2.180

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Lenses, Intraocular*

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Anterior segment photographs. (A) The relatively clear intraocular lens (IOL) at postoperative 2 weeks. (B) Multiple, scattered, grayish-white deposits on the anterior and posterior surfaces of the IOL at postoperative 6 months. (C) After neodymium-doped yttrium aluminium garnet laser therapy, the IOL deposits were partially removed. (D) Gradual redeposition on the central surface of the IOL. After Ahmed valve implantation, the deposits spontaneously disappeared. (E) Two weeks after surgery. (F) Four months after surgery.

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