J Vet Sci.  2006 Sep;7(3):281-285. 10.4142/jvs.2006.7.3.281.

Phacoemulsification and acryl foldable intraocular lens implantation in dogs: 32 cases

• Yi NY
• Park SA
• Jeong MB
• Kim WT
• Kim SE
• Chae JM
• Seo KM

• KMID: 1089914
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4142/jvs.2006.7.3.281

Abstract

This study evaluated the surgical outcome and complications of phacoemulsification and the implantation of an acryl foldable intraocular lens (IOL) with a squared edge in dogs with cataracts. Thirty-two eyes from 26 dogs were examined. The mean follow up period was 75.9 days ranging from 23 to 226 days. The complications after phacoemulsification were posterior capsular opacity (PCO) around the IOL (n = 11), ocular hypertension (n = 4), focal posterior synechia (n = 4), hyphema (n = 3) and corneal ulcer (n = 2). The complications associated with the IOL were decenteration of the optic (n = 2) and ventral haptic displacement (n = 1). Most cases of PCO were found only around the margin of the IOL, and all eyes had vision during the observation period. In conclusion, the implantation of an acryl-foldable lens with a squared edge at the time of phacoemulsification is an effective method for preserving the central visual field of dogs with cataract.

Keyword

cataract; dog; foldable; intraocular lens; phacoemulsification

MeSH Terms

Animals
Cataract/*veterinary
Dog Diseases/*surgery
Dogs/*surgery
Female
Lens Implantation, Intraocular/adverse effects/*veterinary
Male
Phacoemulsification/adverse effects/*veterinary
Retrospective Studies

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Photograph of the IOL placement and pseudophakic eye after phacoemulsification. (a) A flexible IOL in the cartridge was inserted into the capsular bag through a 3 mm corneal incision with an IOL inserter. (b) Four weeks after surgery, a properly positioned IOL in the capsular bag can be seen in an 8-year-old, male Cocker spaniel. Vacuole-type posterior capsular opacity are formed around the margin of the optic, and there is no PCO behind the IOL optic.

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