Iris-Claw intraocular lenses in children

Doc Ophthalmol. 1996;92(1):29-35. doi: 10.1007/BF02583273.

Abstract

27 children (38 eyes) with cataracts of different origins were treated using iris fixated one-piece Iris-Claw intraocular lenses. Visual acuities outcome in this group was comparable with the results in other series. The Iris-Claw lens is a very versatile IOL, which can be used in most cataract procedures, it can be removed and exchanged with minimal surgical trauma; therefore it is an effective modality in correction of the developmental changes in the refraction of the very young and growing, aphakic eye.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Cataract / complications
  • Cataract Extraction* / methods
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Iris / surgery*
  • Lenses, Intraocular*
  • Male
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Visual Acuity