Intraocular lens implantation in myopic eyes.

PURPOSE

To assess the results of posterior chamber lens implantation in myopic eyes with cataract.

METHODS

Retrospective study of postoperative results ranging from 4 to 89 months (mean 35 months) in 54 myopic patients (62 eyes with axial length of 26 mm or more) who had undergone PC IOL implantation in the Department of Ophthalmology, Medical Academy of Bydgoszcz, Poland.

OUTCOME MEASURE

Best corrected distance and near visual acuity, operative complications, early and late postoperative complications.

RESULTS

in 95% of patients with eye length 26-28 mm visual acuity of 0.5 or more was achieved. The mean postoperative spherical equivalent was -0.8 D. Posterior capsule opacification which required Nd: YAG capsulotomy developed in 19% of eyes, on average after one year of follow-up. No complications such as retinal detachment, glaucoma or corneal dystrophy were observed.

CONCLUSIONS

PC IOL implantation in myopic eyes with cataract appears to be an efficacious, satisfactory and safe procedure.