Implanting two posterior chamber intraocular lenses in a case of microphthalmos

J Cataract Refract Surg. 1993 Nov;19(6):776-7. doi: 10.1016/s0886-3350(13)80349-5.

Abstract

A 31-year-old male with bilateral microphthalmos and a history of severe refractive amblyopia presented with early nuclear sclerosis. Intraocular lens calculations determined the patient would need about a 46.0 diopter power intraocular lens in both eyes to achieve satisfactory vision postoperatively. When no manufacturer could or was willing to make such a high-power lens, we chose to implant two lenses in each eye. The patient is satisfied with his postoperative vision and overall outcome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Amblyopia / complications
  • Amblyopia / surgery
  • Cataract Extraction / methods*
  • Humans
  • Lenses, Intraocular*
  • Male
  • Microphthalmos / complications
  • Microphthalmos / surgery*
  • Patient Satisfaction
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Visual Acuity