Clear lens extraction and intraocular lens implantation in a patient with bilateral anterior lenticonus secondary to Alport's syndrome

We describe bilateral phacoemulsification and implantation of foldable silicone intraocular lenses in a 25-year-old woman with Alport's syndrome and severe anterior lenticonus. Contrary to previous reports of lens capsule fragility in Alport's syndrome, this patient had relatively tough ca...

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Published in:	Journal of cataract and refractive surgery Vol. 20; no. 6; p. 652
Main Authors:	John, M E, Noblitt, R L, Coots, S D, Boleyn, K L, Ballew, C
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-11-1994
Subjects:	Adult Female Humans Lens Diseases - etiology Lens Diseases - surgery Lens, Crystalline - surgery Lenses, Intraocular Nephritis, Hereditary - complications Silicone Elastomers Treatment Outcome Visual Acuity
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Summary:	We describe bilateral phacoemulsification and implantation of foldable silicone intraocular lenses in a 25-year-old woman with Alport's syndrome and severe anterior lenticonus. Contrary to previous reports of lens capsule fragility in Alport's syndrome, this patient had relatively tough capsules, as do most patients her age. Apart from the tough capsules and positive pressure, which required the use of a viscoelastic to maintain the anterior chamber, the surgeries were unremarkable. The patient achieved excellent visual and refractive results.
ISSN:	0886-3350
DOI:	10.1016/S0886-3350(13)80657-8