May 2004
Volume 45, Issue 13
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ARVO Annual Meeting Abstract  |   May 2004
Evaluation of Vitreo– Retinal Procedures Combined with Cataract Extraction and Implantation of the Acrysof Natural Intraocular Lens
Author Affiliations & Notes
  • D. Parver
    University of Texas Southwestern, Department of Ophthalmology, Dallas, TX
  • S.Y. Lee
    University of Texas Southwestern, Department of Ophthalmology, Dallas, TX
  • Y.–G. He
    University of Texas Southwestern, Department of Ophthalmology, Dallas, TX
  • J.P. McCulley
    University of Texas Southwestern, Department of Ophthalmology, Dallas, TX
  • Footnotes
    Commercial Relationships  D. Parver, None; S.Y. Lee, None; Y. He, None; J.P. McCulley, Alcon Pharmaceutical C.
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Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science May 2004, Vol.45, 331. doi:
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      D. Parver, S.Y. Lee, Y.–G. He, J.P. McCulley; Evaluation of Vitreo– Retinal Procedures Combined with Cataract Extraction and Implantation of the Acrysof Natural Intraocular Lens . Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 2004;45(13):331.

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Abstract

Abstract: : Purpose:To evaluate the vitreo–retinal surgeon's ability to perform surgery in subjects who have undergone cataract extraction with implantation of the Acrysof Natural Intraocular Lens containing a blue wave length blocking chromophore. Methods: Upon completion of a combined cataract extraction (with implantation of the Acrysof Natural IOL) and vitreo–retinal surgical procedure each surgeon completed a questionnaire designed to assess the ability to perform such surgeries using the Acysof Natural IOL. Results:15 eyes in 15 patients underwent combined cataract extraction with vitreo–retinal surgery over a 6 week period. Results from the questionnaire survey showed that there were no significant difficulties in viewing the vitreous or retina during a combined procedure; there were no instances where imaging of the retina was hindered during air/fluid exchange; there were no significant changes seen during endolaser photocoagulation of the retina. Conclusions: There is no interfence with the surgeon's ability to perform vitreo–retinal procedures following cataract extraction and IOL implantation with the Acrysof Natual IOL. There were no instances where a planned procedure had to be altered in any way due to the presence of the Acrysof Natural IOL.

Keywords: cataract • diabetic retinopathy • retinal detachment 
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