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102. Jahrestagung der DOG

Deutsche Ophthalmologische Gesellschaft e. V.

23. bis 26.09.2004, Berlin

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Exchange of a toric ICL for a toric, iris-fixated, phakic intraocular lens

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Evidenzbasierte Medizin - Anspruch und Wirklichkeit. 102. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft. Berlin, 23.-26.09.2004. Düsseldorf, Köln: German Medical Science; 2004. Doc04dogDO.10.06

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Published: September 22, 2004

© 2004 Dick.
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Objective

For treatment of a high myopia and astigmatism a toric ICL was implanted, but a few hours after surgery patient presented with an extremely high intraocular pressure and shallow anterior chamber because of a sizing problem.

Methods

The toric ICL had to be explanted emergency and an iris-fixated phakic intraocular lens was implanted in the same surgical session.

Results

Intraoperative course was difficult.

Conclusions

This video demonstrates surgical proceedings and decisive steps to solve intra- as well as postoperative problems. Solutions to prevent situations like this are provided.