[Double vision caused by double intraocular lenses]

Publication

[Double vision caused by double intraocular lenses]

Journal Paper/Review - Nov 1, 2000

Helbig H, Rüesch Reinhard

Units

Department of Ophthalmology

PubMed

11130168

Citation

Helbig H, Rüesch R. [Double vision caused by double intraocular lenses]. Der Ophthalmologe : Zeitschrift der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft 2000; 97:781-3.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (Deutsch)

Journal

Der Ophthalmologe : Zeitschrift der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft 2000; 97

Publication Date

Nov 1, 2000

Issn Print

0941-293X

Pages

781-3

Brief description/objective

An 80-year-old man had intraoperative loss of an intraocular lens (IOL) in the vitreous and simultaneous implantation of an anterior chamber lens. For the first 3 years his course was uncomplicated, but after this time he noted monocular double vision. The IOL in the vitreous had moved into the optic axis of the eye. The case presented here underlines the possibility of complications occurring even years after surgery due to an IOL left behind in the vitreous. The double IOL implant technique should be reserved for very few selected indications.