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Arch Ophthalmol. 2001;119:909-911.

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INTRODUCTION

Subluxation and complete dislocation of posterior chamber intraocular lenses (PCIOLs) into the vitreous cavity are well described complications of cataract surgery. A variety of approaches to their management have been reported.^1-3 We report a case in which a dislocated PCIOL was left in the vitreous cavity. Some time later, this PCIOL appears to have contributed to a rhegmatogenous retinal detachment.

Report of a Case

In 1993, an 82-year-old woman underwent an uncomplicated cataract extraction in her left eye. In 1995, the PCIOL became subluxated to the extent that the superior edge of the optic was just visible at the inferior pupillary margin. An anterior chamber intraocular lens (ACIOL) was implanted after an unsuccessful attempt to remove the subluxated PCIOL in March 1995. Immediately after surgery, the patient developed a hyphema and a vitreous hemorrhage and she was referred for management 25 days postoperatively.

When in the retina service, her visual acuity was hand motions . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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