Phacoemulsification and acryl foldable intraocular lens implantation in dogs: 32 cases
Phacoemulsification and acryl foldable intraocular lens implantation in dogs: 32 cases
- Na-Young Yi, Shin-Ae Park, Man-Bok Jeong, Won-Tae Kim, Se-Eun Kim, Je-Min Chae, Kang-Moon Seo
- 대한수의학회
- Journal of Veterinary Science
- 제7권 제3호
- 등재여부 : KCI등재
- 2006.09
- 281 - 285 (5 pages)
This study evaluated the surgical outcome and complications of phacoemulsification and the implantation of an acryl foldable intraocular lens (IOL) with a squared edge in dogs with cataracts. Thirty-two eyes from 26 dogs were examined. The mean follow up period was 75.9 days ranging from 23 to 226 days. The complications after phacoemulsification were posterior capsular opacity (PCO) around the IOL (n = 11), ocular hypertension (n = 4), focal posterior synechia (n = 4), hyphema (n = 3) and corneal ulcer (n = 2). The complications associated with the IOL were decenteration of the optic (n = 2) and ventral haptic displacement (n = 1). Most cases of PCO were found only around the margin of the IOL, and all eyes had vision during the observation period. In conclusion, the implantation of an acryl-foldable lens with a squared edge at the time of phacoemulsification is an effective method for preserving the central visual field of dogs with cataract.