Phacoemulisification and intraocular lens implantation in eyes with long axial length

Ozbek Z., Saatci A. O., Durak I., Gunenc U., Kaynak S.

ANNALS OF OPHTHALMOLOGY, vol.39, no.3, pp.217-221, 2007 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 39 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2007
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s12009-007-0024-7
  • Journal Name: ANNALS OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
  • Page Numbers: pp.217-221
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

We evaluated the results of phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation in 414 eyes with long axial length and classified them according to axial length (AL): Group A: AL 25-28 mm, Group B: AL >28 mm. lntraoperative maneuvers, pre- and postoperative photocoagulation for predisposing retinal lesions and retinal detachment rates were significantly higher in Group B than Group A. Eyes with an axial length over 28 mm are prone to more problems when compared to those with an axial length between 25 and 28 mm.