Macular hole following phakic intraocular lens implantation: A case report

BACKGROUNDPhakic intraocular lens (pIOL) implantation has been commonly prescribed and is considered as a safe and effective option for correcting high myopia. However, it is associated with multiple complications. CASE SUMMARYThis report describes a case of full-thickness macular hole (MH) in a pat...

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Published in:World journal of clinical cases 2022, Vol.10 (20), p.7178-7183
Main Authors: Li, Xue-Jing, Duan, Jia-Liang, Ma, Jing-Xue, Shang, Qing-Li
Format: Report
Language:English
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Summary:BACKGROUNDPhakic intraocular lens (pIOL) implantation has been commonly prescribed and is considered as a safe and effective option for correcting high myopia. However, it is associated with multiple complications. CASE SUMMARYThis report describes a case of full-thickness macular hole (MH) in a patient with a history of bilateral pIOL implantation for the correction of myopia of -12.00 diopters in both eyes 7 mo ago. The MH closed after pars plana vitrectomy with internal limiting membrane removal and the best-corrected visual acuity improved to 20/40 in the left eye. CONCLUSIONIn rare cases, MH can occur following pIOL. In this present case report, we analyzed the formation process of MH following the surgery and emphasized that it is important to inform highly myopic patients about the risk of MH occurrence while being aware of the symptoms of this complication.
ISSN:2307-8960
2307-8960
DOI:10.12998/wjcc.v10.i20.7178