Hydrophilic acrylic IOLs are valued for their biocompatibility but are uniquely susceptible to calcification with the deposition of calcium and … More
Tag: opacified IOL
2376: calcified IOLs can be difficult to cut
There are some IOLs that can become opacified in certain circumstances. This is may be due to deposition of calcium … More
2340: Quiz: What kind of cataract is this?
Look carefully at the title picture and ask yourself, “What kind of cataract is this?” Hmmm.. what do you notice? … More
1957: challenging opacified IOL exchange
Rarely, IOLs will opacify with time with some designs more prone to this than others. In these cases we need … More
1800: dealing with opacified IOLs
There are times when certain hydrophilic acrylic IOLs end up become opaque with time. This is thought to be a … More
1011: Opacified IOL Exchange
While it is rare, some IOLs can become opacified with time. This has been reported primarily with hydrophilic acrylic materials … More