Opaque intraocular lens implantation: a case series and lessons learnt

Abstract

Purpose

To report the use of opaque intraocular devices in three patients with complex neuro-ophthalmic symptoms.

Methods

A case series of three patients with neuro-ophthalmic symptoms requiring occlusion of one eye when alternative methods had failed to control symptoms. Morcher (Stuttgart, Germany) opaque intraocular implants were used in all patients.

Results

All three patients observed an improvement in symptoms following opaque intraocular device implantation. One patient (Case 2) required multiple devices for symptom relief.

Conclusion

Opaque intraocular occlusive devices are an increasingly popular choice for clinicians in patients with intractable diplopia but we highlight their use in patients with other complex neuro-ophthalmic symptoms. We learned a number of useful lessons in these patients as summarized in this case series.

Keywords:

• intraocular lens
• opaque IOL
• occlusive IOL
• occlusive intraocular lens
• diplopia implant

Disclosure

The authors report no conflicts of interest in this work. The authors did not receive any financial support, and the authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper.