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World J Ophthalmol. Aug 12, 2014; 4(3): 87-91
Published online Aug 12, 2014. doi: 10.5318/wjo.v4.i3.87
Published online Aug 12, 2014. doi: 10.5318/wjo.v4.i3.87
Considerations in the management of single-piece intraocular lenses outside the capsular bag
Anna K Junk, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, United States
Anna K Junk, Miami Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Miami, FL 33125, United States
Author contributions: Junk AK solely contributed to this paper.
Supported by NIH Center Core, No. P30EY014801; Research to Prevent Blindness Unrestricted Grant, Department of Defense, No. DOD- Grant #W81XWH-09-1-0675
Correspondence to: Anna K Junk, MD, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 900 NW 17th St, Miami, FL 33136, United States. ajunk@med.miami.edu
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Received: February 9, 2014
Revised: May 23, 2014
Accepted: June 10, 2014
Published online: August 12, 2014
Revised: May 23, 2014
Accepted: June 10, 2014
Published online: August 12, 2014
Core Tip
Core tip: Single-piece acrylic intraocular lenses implants are FDA approved for placement into the capsular bag. Their off label placement into the ciliary sulcus is not recommended by the manufacturer and has been the subject of controversy in ophthalmology. This retrospective case series is unique in that patients were followed for 16 mo (range 1.2-37 mo) without intervention and visual outcomes and comorbidities were evaluated and compared with eyes receiving standard of care sulcus placed three-piece intraocular lenses implants.