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Updated incidence of posterior capsule opacification after implantation of the CT Lucia intraocular lens in a routine clinical practice

Poster Details

First Author: R.Ling UK

Co Author(s):    A. Borkenstein   E. Borkenstein                 

Abstract Details

Purpose:

To assess the incidence of posterior capsule opacification (PCO) requiring neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd:YAG) laser capsulotomy in a routine clinical population.

Setting:

The Medical Eye Clinic, Exeter, United Kingdom and Borkenstein & Borkenstein, Private Practice, Privatklinik der Kreuzschwestern Graz, Graz, Austria.

Methods:

Two hundred eyes were implanted with the CT Lucia 611P(Y) intraocular lens (IOL) between May and July of 2017; 100 in the United Kingdom (UK) (RHL) and 100 in Austria (AFB). At 12 and 18 months postoperative, each patient was contacted by the practice to determine whether they had undergone an Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy (YAG).

Results:

The mean age of the patient population was 76.9 years in the UK group and 71.6 years in the Austria group. Six eyes underwent the YAG procedure at 1 year. Between 12 and 18 months, 7 more YAGs were performed, for a total of 13 of 200 eyes (6.5%). Two-year data will be collected in May/June 2019.

Conclusions:

The CT Lucia 611 is associated with a low rate of PCO up to 18 months postoperative. This may be related to the 360°, square-edge design of the IOL optic, as well as the stiffer/thicker optic-haptic junction designed to maximize capsular contact.

Financial Disclosure:

... receives consulting fees, retainer, or contract payments from a company producing, developing or supplying the product or procedure presented