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Outcome of combined cataract surgery and iris prosthesis implantation in iris melanoma patients previously treated with iridocyclectomy: A national retrospective non-comparative case series.
Nissen et al., Acta Ophthalmol 2024
DOI: 10.1111/aos.16610
Study Summary:
This retrospective case series investigated the outcomes of patients who underwent implantation of an intraocular lens (IOL) and iris prosthesis (IP) after iridocyclectomy at Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet from 2007 to 2018. The study focused on complications, visual outcomes, patient-reported photic symptoms, corneal morphology, IOL tilt, and intraocular pressure.
Key Findings:
- A total of 45 patients were included in the study.
- Eight patients had prior treatment with ruthenium-106 brachytherapy.
- Endothelial dysfunction was observed in six patients, four of whom had received brachytherapy.
- Subluxation of the IOL/IP complex occurred in five patients due to incomplete zonula apparatus.
- All patients showed improved best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) after lens surgery.
- During follow-up, 73% of patients reported none or mild photic symptoms, while 19% experienced severe symptoms.
- Corneal astigmatism significantly increased post-iridocyclectomy but remained unchanged after lens surgery.
Significance:
The study demonstrates that IOL and IP implantation can effectively alleviate photic symptoms in most patients following iridocyclectomy. However, it is associated with a higher risk of complications, particularly in those who have undergone ruthenium-106 brachytherapy. The findings highlight the safety of the procedure and provide insights into the potential risks and changes in corneal morphology.