Anterior chamber lens subluxation through a basal peripheral iridectomy. 1983

R L Lindstrom, and J D Nelson, and R L Neist

The superior supporting footplate of the Tennant-Anchor anterior chamber lens can subluxate through a basal peripheral iridectomy. In each of the three cases reported herein, the implant migrated superiorly along the ciliary body pars plana. In two cases, the lens implant was stabilized by adhesions of the superior supporting footplate to the ciliary body. In the third case, lens movement (pseudophakodonesis) caused the inferior lens footplate to rub against the corneal endothelium, producing secondary iridocyclitis and cystoid macular edema which required intraocular lens removal and exchange. This complication may be prevented by performing a mid-peripheral iridectomy or iridotomy rather than a large basal iridectomy.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007498 Iris The most anterior portion of the uveal layer, separating the anterior chamber from the posterior. It consists of two layers - the stroma and the pigmented epithelium. Color of the iris depends on the amount of melanin in the stroma on reflection from the pigmented epithelium.
D007910 Lenses, Intraocular Artificial implanted lenses. Implantable Contact Lens,Lens, Intraocular,Contact Lens, Implantable,Intraocular Lens,Intraocular Lenses,Lens, Implantable Contact
D008297 Male Males
D003316 Corneal Diseases Diseases of the cornea. Corneal Disease,Disease, Corneal,Diseases, Corneal
D004487 Edema Abnormal fluid accumulation in TISSUES or body cavities. Most cases of edema are present under the SKIN in SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUE. Dropsy,Hydrops,Anasarca
D005260 Female Females
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000368 Aged A person 65 years of age or older. For a person older than 79 years, AGED, 80 AND OVER is available. Elderly
D000867 Anterior Chamber The space in the eye, filled with aqueous humor, bounded anteriorly by the cornea and a small portion of the sclera and posteriorly by a small portion of the ciliary body, the iris, and that part of the crystalline lens which presents through the pupil. (Cline et al., Dictionary of Visual Science, 4th ed, p109) Anterior Chambers,Chamber, Anterior,Chambers, Anterior
D014606 Uveitis, Anterior Inflammation of the anterior uvea comprising the iris, angle structures, and the ciliary body. Manifestations of this disorder include ciliary injection, exudation into the anterior chamber, iris changes, and adhesions between the iris and lens (posterior synechiae). Intraocular pressure may be increased or reduced. Anterior Uveitides,Anterior Uveitis,Uveitides, Anterior

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