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Premium intraocular lens implantation in eyes with vitrectomy done

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Abstract

Purpose

Phacoemulsification with premium intraocular lens (IOL) implantation has been increasingly popular in the recent years. However, it is not commonly implanted in eyes who had underwent previous vitrectomy surgery as the contrast sensitivity is thought to be reduced and surgeons are worried about poor visualization of the posterior segment after implantation. Since cataract and vitreoretinal diseases often coexist, premium IOLs should be a considerable option for implantation in carefully selected cases. This study aims at reporting the postoperative near and distance visual acuity and subjective quality of vision in eyes with premium IOLs implantation and vitrectomy done.

Methods

Twenty eyes with posterior vitrectomy and premium IOL implantation from 2006 to 2018 were included. Fourteen eyes were included in Group 1 with patients who underwent a combined phacovitrectomy surgery in the same setting, and six eyes were included in Group 2 with patients who received premium IOL implantation after previous posterior vitrectomy.

Results

Both the postoperative corrected distance and near visual acuity at 1 month, 3 month and 1 year are improved in both groups. The subjective quality of vision as graded by the National Eye Institute Refractive Error Quality of Life Instrument-42 questionnaire also showed high patient satisfaction in both groups.

Conclusion

We conclude that the presence of a multifocal IOL does not impede visualization of the posterior segment during vitrectomy surgery and surgical complications were not raised. With careful patient selection and preoperative assessment, premium IOLs can be a considerable option in patients requiring posterior vitrectomy.

Trial registration

Retrospectively registered with the HKSH Medical Group Research Committee (Ref No. RC-2019-31, Date of registration: December 13, 2019).

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Abbreviations

IOL:

Intraocular lens

NEI RQL-42:

National Eye Institute Refractive Error Quality of Life Instrument-42

RE:

Right eye

LE:

Left eye

PVD:

Posterior vitreous detachment

ERM:

Epiretinal membrane

VH:

Vitreous hemorrhage

RD:

Retinal detachment

VA:

Visual acuity

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  1. Department of Ophthalmology, Grantham Hospital, No. 125 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Hong Kong, Hong Kong

    Lok Wan Loraine Chow

  2. Department of Ophthalmology, Hong Kong Sanatorium Hospital, 2-4 Village Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, Hong Kong

    Kwan Ho Alvin Kwok

  3. Department of Ophthalmology, University of Hong Kong, Room 301, Level 3, Block B, Cyberport 4, 100 Cyberport Road, Hong Kong, Hong Kong

    Nicholas Siu Kay Fung

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All authors contributed to the study conception and design. Material preparation, data collection and analysis were performed by CLLW and KKHA. The first draft of the manuscript was written by CLLW and NFSK, and all authors commented on previous versions of the manuscript. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.

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Correspondence to Lok Wan Loraine Chow.

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Chow, L.W.L., Fung, N.S.K. & Kwok, K.H.A. Premium intraocular lens implantation in eyes with vitrectomy done. Int Ophthalmol 40, 2949–2956 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10792-020-01478-2

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