Original scientific paper
Development and Progression of Age-Related Macular Degeneration after Cataract Surgery – In the Near Future It Could Become a Forensic Medicine Problem
Božidar Vojniković
Miran Čoklo
Alan Bosnar
Abstract
After testing all types of implanted IOLs with spectrophotometer, author estimated that filtering of sun light is not
successful, leaving open the possibility of development of AMD after cataract surgery. This is especially serious problem
in implantation of IOLs to children. Until recently, implantation of intraocular lenses without or with inappropriate UV
protection was not considered a serious problem. Nowadays we know that, especially in children, such treatment is no
longer acceptable and results in AMD. It is only a matter of time when the first lawsuit will appear on it. We suggest
obligatory eye protection after cataract surgery (aphakic and pseudophakic eyes) with Medical filters (Yellow-Green:
550–600 nm) and regular ophthalmic controls.
Keywords
age-related-macular degeneration; cataract surgery; forensic medicine
Hrčak ID:
34448
URI
Publication date:
1.10.2008.
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