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Br J Ophthalmol 2005;89:1474-1477 doi:10.1136/bjo.2005.071738
  • Clinical science
    • Extended reports

Linear deposits on the surfaces of intraocular lenses implanted through a hexagonal cartridge which mimic scratches/cracks on the lenses

  1. G Kleinmann1,
  2. A L Marcovich2,
  3. D J Apple1,
  4. N Mamalis1
  1. 1David J Apple, MD, Laboratories for Ophthalmic Devices Research, John A Moran Eye Center, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
  2. 2Department of Ophthalmology, Kaplan Medical Center, Rehovot, Israel
  1. Correspondence to: Guy Kleinmann MD, John A Moran Eye Center, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Utah, 50 N Medical Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84132, USA; guy.kleinmannhsc.utah.edu
  • Accepted 1 June 2005

Abstract

Aim: To describe unique linear deposits on the surface of posterior chamber intraocular lenses (IOLs) occurring after implantation through a hexagonal cartridge.

Methods: Five ACR6D SE IOLs (Corneal Laboratories, Pringy, France) were injected/implanted through hexagonal cartridges. Two of these were injected into a petri dish and the remaining three were inserted into the evacuated capsular bag of cadaver eyes. In addition, three other ACR6D SE IOLs were injected into a petri dish through round cartridges. The latter served as controls.

Results: All lenses that were injected/implanted through the hexagonal cartridges demonstrated linear deposits on the posterior surface of the IOL optic component. The IOLs that were injected through the round cartridges had no deposits. All the hexagonal cartridges showed signs of internal cracking. None of the round cartridges were cracked.

Conclusion: Implantation of at least one IOL model, the ACR6D SE IOL, through a hexagonal cartridge can result in linear deposits on the posterior optical surface of the IOL. The shape of the cartridge appears to be a significant factor in causing the depositions.

Footnotes

  • The authors have no financial or proprietary interest in any product mentioned in this paper.

  • Video presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Washington DC, USA, April 2005.

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