Retina-Vitreous
2010 , Vol 18 , Num 1
Dislocation of Lens Fragments Into the Vitreous Cavity During Cataract Surgery and IOL Luxations
1Başkent Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Göz Hastalıkları A.D., Ankara, Uzm. Dr.2Başkent Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Göz Hastalıkları A.D., Ankara, Prof. Dr. Dislocation of lens fragments into the vitreous cavity is an uncommon but serious complication of cataract surgery. On the other hand, intraocular lens luxations represent complication of cataract surgery in the early period. Late in-the-bag dislocation of the IOL has been reported with increasing frequency in recent years. In this review, we discuss the causes and management of dislocated lens material and IOL. Keywords : Lens dislocation, IOL luxation, in-the-bag IOL dislocation, cataract surgery, vitreoretinal surgery