[Cataract surgery with intraocular lens implantation in cyclopia patients].

PURPOSE

To analyse results and complications of cataract surgery with IOL implantation in monopic patients.

MATERIAL AND METHODS

41 monopic patients underwent cataract surgery with IOL implantation during the period of 1995-1997. The follow up time ranged from 3 to 28 months (mean 16 months).

RESULTS

Intraoperatively there were 2 cases of posterior capsule tears with vitreous loss. Postoperatively, transient hypertonia in 4 eyes, Descemet's membrane folds in 15 eyes, and fibrinous reaction in anterior chamber in 2 eyes were observed. 71% of patients achieved visual acuity of 5/5-5/12.

CONCLUSION

Monopia should not be considered as a contraindication for IOL implantation, although special attention should be paid to choosing the proper time of operation, which should be performed extremely carefully by an experienced surgeon.