Postoperative deposits on the Acrysof intraocular lens

Purpose: To report a commonly occurring change on the anterior surface of t he Acrysof intraocular lens which is presumed to be due to the proliferatio n of lens epithelial cells from the capsulo-rhexis margin. Method: Forty-one consecutive cases (31 patients) of Acrysof intraocular le ns implantation were followed prospectively. Clinical charts were reviewed for changes on or within the lens and visual acuity and refractive changes recorded. All cases were dilated at 3-5 weeks postoperatively to facilitate observation of changes. Representative slit lamp photos were taken. Results: Deposits on the noted on 18 of 41 lenses Deposits were not found o n examinations conducted during the first postoperative week. All changes h ad fully resolved by 3 months. the intraocular lens surface were lenses at 3-5 weeks post surgery. found on examinations conducted Conclusions: The changes recorded had no impact on visual acuity. The depos its noted do not represent clinically important palhology. They may be an u nusual marker of biocompatibility with this lens. Surgeons using this lens should be aware or these changes.