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Glare and halos after phakic collamer IOL

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First Author: A.Eldouri IRELAND

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Abstract Details

Purpose:

To evaluate the glare and haloes of light associated with implanting a Staar Collamer (collagen polymer), posterior chamber phakic intraocular lens (PCPIOL) for correcting myopia and astigmatism.

Setting:

Department Of Ophthalmology, Refractive Surgery Research Centre, Mater Private Hospital,  Dublin-Ireland.

Methods:

A retrospective observational comparative interventional case series of PIOLs implanted over 3yrs for correction of high myopia in patients unsuitable for laser correction.A Staar Collamer PCPIOL was implanted in a total of 171 eyes of 103 patients with a mean age of (38.5) yrs (range from 22- 55 yrs old).(32) patients were men and (71) were women. Preop.,each patient had a thorough assessment including general,personal,social,refractive and ocular histories.The examination constituted VA,refraction,applanation tonometry,ECC,AC Depth,corneal topography,biometry,pupil sizes(scotopic&photopic),SlitlampExam and posterior segment evaluation. The vision quality was recorded pre and post IOL implantation for objective measurements of glare and halo in (17) myopes.

Results:

At 3 months post-operative follow up, all implanted eyes had a dramatic increase in unaided visual acuity, enabling all but 9 patients (17 eyes) to comfortably conduct their daily activities without glasses. Glare and haloes mainly at night occurred in (9) patients.

Conclusions:

Posterior chamber phakic staar collamer intraocular lens is safe and effective in correcting high myopic refractive errors. The incidence of postoperative visually disturbing glare and haloes is about 9.94%

Financial Disclosure:

None