Spectacle Independence after Cataract Extraction in Post-Radial Keratotomy Patients Using Hybrid Monovision with ReSTOR(®) Multifocal and TECNIS(®) Monofocal Intraocular Lenses

BACKGROUNDWe report 2 patients who have undergone radial keratotomy (RK) preceding ReSTOR(®) multifocal intraocular lens (IOL; Alcon, Fort Worth, Tex., USA) implantation in their nondominant eyes and TECNIS(®) monofocal IOL (Abbott Medical Optics, Abbott Park, Ill., USA) in their dominant eyes. METH...

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Published inCase reports in ophthalmology Vol. 5; no. 2; pp. 157 - 161
Main Authors Gupta, Isha, Oakey, Zack, Ahmed, Faisal, Ambati, Balamurali K
Format Report
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.05.2014
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Summary:BACKGROUNDWe report 2 patients who have undergone radial keratotomy (RK) preceding ReSTOR(®) multifocal intraocular lens (IOL; Alcon, Fort Worth, Tex., USA) implantation in their nondominant eyes and TECNIS(®) monofocal IOL (Abbott Medical Optics, Abbott Park, Ill., USA) in their dominant eyes. METHODSRetrospective review of 2 patients who underwent hybrid monovision with ReSTOR(®) multifocal and TECHNIS(®) monofocal IOLs at the time of cataract surgery after a remote history of RK. RESULTSImplantation of the ReSTOR(®) multifocal and the TECHNIS(®) monofocal IOLs was successful, with no reported adverse events. The patients were able to achieve spectacle freedom. CONCLUSIONWe report a novel technique for the management of post-RK patients to optimize their chances for spectacle independence.
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ISSN:1663-2699
1663-2699
DOI:10.1159/000363372