Long-term results and biocompatibility of heparin-surface-modified intraocular lenses
- 1 March 1993
- journal article
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
- Vol. 19 (2) , 258-262
- https://doi.org/10.1016/s0886-3350(13)80953-4
Abstract
Ons were by slitlamp and specular microscopy. Decentrations of more than 1 mm were seen in 4% of eyes. Stress folds from the haptic traction forces were detected in 16%. A posterior capsulotomy was performed in 10% because of fibrosis or Elschnig pearl formation. Fine fibers were found on the lens surface in 76%. During the first postoperative days only a moderate number of fibroblast-like cells was observed. Foreign-body giant cells were seen in 8%. All cases with foreign-body giant cells had posterior synechias. Visual performance and clinical results were comparable to those of other well-approved intraocular lenses. The low percentage of cellular reaction on the lens surface suggests good biocompatibility. aReprint requests to Michael Amon, M.D., 1. Universität Augenklinik Wien, Spitalgasse 2, Vienna, Austria. © Williams & Wilkins 1993. All Rights Reserved....Keywords
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