Transient intraocular lens opacification during phacoemulsification surgery

To report an interesting case of intraoperative opacification of intraocular lens (IOL).

This study is a report of a 61-year-old male patient who suffered from nuclear sclerosis cataract and had undergone phacoemulsification surgery. During surgery, intraoperative opacification of IOL (Cristal, Cristalens), which was a foldable, 13 mm, one piece, square edge and hydrophilic acrylic IOL, occurred. This phenomenon caused a surprise and a decision to explant the IOL, but the surgeon decided to keep the IOL in place. After a day, it was completely clear.

The surgery was completed successfully without any complications, and the IOL was completely clear the day after surgery.

Acute, transient IOL opacification with unproven etiology may occur during cataract surgery