First Author: G.Migliorati ITALY
Co Author(s): M. Salvetat M. Zeppieri P. Brusini
Purpose:
To assess outcomes two years after implantation of the new Apeiron IOL.
Setting:
: Dept. of Ophthalmology, S. Maria della Misercordia Hospital, Udine, Italy.
Methods:
We reported 25 cases of cataract phacoemulsification and Apeiron IOL implantation in the capsular bag. The IOL has 11 mm of total diameter, a 6 mm of optic disc diameter, four connecting loops, a circular shape and a 22° angle for a posterior positioning of the optic disc. We compared pre and post-operative visual acuity (VA), corneal endothelial cell density (ECD). IOL position was assessed with ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM).
Results:
: VA significantly improved from 0.3±0.3 to 0.9±0.2. Mean ECD loss was 3.8 ± 4.2%. Mean distance between corneal endothelium and IOL posterior surface was 6.1 ± 0.7 mm. There were no complications observed.
Conclusions:
The Apeiron IOL is good surgical alternative to traditional IOLs. It distends and fills the capsular bag, thus reducing PCO, and risk of retinal detachment.
Financial Disclosure:
No
