Capsulorhexis phimosis after bimanual microphacoemulsification and in-the-bag implantation of the Akreos MI60 intraocular lens

Gian Maria Cavallini; Cristina Masini; Luca Campi; Simone Pelloni

doi:10.1016/j.jcrs.2008.04.045

Capsulorhexis phimosis after bimanual microphacoemulsification and in-the-bag implantation of the Akreos MI60 intraocular lens

J Cataract Refract Surg. 2008 Sep;34(9):1598-600. doi: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2008.04.045.

Authors

Gian Maria Cavallini¹, Cristina Masini, Luca Campi, Simone Pelloni

Affiliation

¹ Struttura Complessa di Oftalmologia, Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Modena, Via del Pozzo 71, Modena, Italy. cavallini.gianmaria@unimore.it

PMID: 18721727
DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2008.04.045

Abstract

An 80-year-old woman with corticonuclear cataract had cataract extraction by bimanual microphacoemulsification and in-the-bag implantation of the Akreos MI60 (Bausch & Lomb) intraocular lens (IOL). After 6 months, a complete capsulorhexis phimosis developed and surgery was performed to open and reduce the phimosis, with complete functional recovery. In the fellow pseudophakic eye, an acrylic hydrophobic Acri. Smart 48S (Acri.Tec) IOL had been implanted without complications. We conclude that a capsulorhexis phimosis may occur a few months after uneventful cataract surgery and in-the-bag implantation of the Akreos MI60 IOL.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Aged, 80 and over
Female
Humans
Lens Capsule, Crystalline / pathology*
Lens Diseases / etiology*
Lens Implantation, Intraocular*
Lenses, Intraocular
Microsurgery*
Phacoemulsification*
Postoperative Complications*
Visual Acuity