Accommodative intraocular lens tilting.

PURPOSE: To report an unusual complication of accommodative intraocular lens (IOL) implantation after clear lens extraction for hyperopia correction.

DESIGN

Observational case report.

METHOD: A 48-year-old woman underwent clear lens exchange for the correction of moderate hyperopia. A Crystalens Model AT-45 Accommodating Posterior Chamber IOL (AT-45 IOL) was implanted to allow optimal distance and near vision. At the 3-week follow-up appointment, she complained of monocular diplopia. Ocular examination showed an increased astigmatism, causing decreased visual acuity. Scheimpflug Pentacam Image and Wave Front Analysis supported the diagnosis of IOL tilting.

RESULTS

IOL repositioning was unsuccessful because of fibrosis of the haptics. It was necessary to replace AT 45 IOL with a monofocal acrylic sulcus-fixated IOL.

CONCLUSION

Control of capsular fibrosis should be a major concern, especially in this type of IOL. Accommodating IOL exchange appears to be a safe alternative to manage this complication.