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102. Jahrestagung der DOG

Deutsche Ophthalmologische Gesellschaft e. V.

23. bis 26.09.2004, Berlin

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Intraindividual comparison of posterior capsule opacification after implantation of silicone and hydrophobic acrylic intraocular lenses with different edge design: two-year follow-up

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  • corresponding author M. Baumeister - Universitäts-Augenklinik, Frankfurt am Main
  • U. Mester - Universitäts-Augenklinik, Frankfurt am Main
  • T. Kohnen - Universitäts-Augenklinik, Frankfurt am Main
  • the CeeOn 911 study group - Universitäts-Augenklinik, Frankfurt am Main

Evidenzbasierte Medizin - Anspruch und Wirklichkeit. 102. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft. Berlin, 23.-26.09.2004. Düsseldorf, Köln: German Medical Science; 2004. Doc04dogP 076

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Published: September 22, 2004

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Objective

Three different intraocular lens (IOL) types were compared regarding posterior capsule opacification (PCO): CeeOn Edge 911A (Pharmacia), AcrySof MA60BM (Alcon), AMO Phacoflex SI40NB (Allergan).

Methods

In a randomized open multi-center study, 288 Patienten with bilateral senile cateact received in one eye the foldable IOL Pharmacia CeeOn 911 A (high-refractive silicone, sharp optic edge) and in the other eye either an Allergan SI40NB (high-refractive silicone, rounded optic edge) or an Alcon MA60BM (hydrophobic acrylate, sharp optic edge). 195 patients were available for examination after 2 years. In 44 pairs of eyes, the development of PCO was evaluated using the EPCO system.

Results

Compared with the Allergan SI40, in the eyes with a Pharmacia 911 the EPCO score was lower in 63% of cases, equal in 21% and higher in 16%. In comparison to the Alcon AcrySof, the score was lower in 44%, equal in 48% and higher in 8% of cases.

Conclusions

All examined IOL types showed a low incidence of PCO, with a tendency to less PCO in eyes that received an IOL with a sharp optic edge.