[Removal of the dislocated lens in patients with funnel-shaped retinal detachment].

PURPOSE

Presentation of two cases of crystalline lens posterior dislocation with concomitant, total, funnel-shaped retinal detachment.

MATERIAL AND METHODS

The described patients were myopes and both had lost vision of the other eye earlier due to the same cause. The operation of dislocated lens removal through the limbal incision with the use of pars plana vitrectomy and simultaneous retinal detachment surgery were performed.

RESULTS

In one patient almost full visual acuity was achieved, and in the second case visual acuity was improved to 3/50.

CONCLUSION

The use of vitrectomy methods, including subretinal fluid drainage and intraocular silicone oil tamponade, enables efficient treatment of patients with dislocated lenses even in cases with total retinal detachment.