In more than 99% of cataract surgery cases, the IOL that is implanted is left in position for life. However, there are rare cases in which we need to perform an IOL exchange, replacing the old IOL with a different IOL design or power.
Because the capsular bag will contract and shrink-wrap over the IOL that is implanted at the time of cataract surgery, it becomes more challenging to explant it. When planning an IOL exchange, we want to keep as much capsular support as possible, and this can be (Read more...)
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