Outcomes of the Yamane Technique: Assessment of Visual Acuity, Refractive Changes, and Intraocular Lens Tilt Following Secondary Implantation - Scorecard - MDSpire

Outcomes of the Yamane Technique: Assessment of Visual Acuity, Refractive Changes, and Intraocular Lens Tilt Following Secondary Implantation

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  • Emilia Borcz

  • Dariusz Haszcz

  • Aneta Lewicka-Chomont

  • Sławomir Cisiecki

  • February 28, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Outcomes of the Yamane Technique: Assessment of Visual Acuity, Refractive Changes, and Intraocular Lens Tilt Following Secondary Implantation

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
Condition
Key Mechanisms
Target PopulationPatients with subluxated IOL, postoperative aphakia, subluxated crystalline lens, or a history of trauma/congenital abnormalities.
Care Setting

Key Highlights

  • Include specific refractive outcomes and IOL tilt metrics in the highlights.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

      Monitoring & Follow-up

      • Evaluate visual acuity and IOL tilt at least 6 weeks postoperatively and at regular intervals thereafter.

      Risks

        Patient & Prescribing Data

        Patients with subluxated IOL or postoperative aphakia

        Yamane technique may improve refractive outcomes compared to traditional methods.

        Clinical Best Practices

        • Add recommendations for managing complications related to IOL tilt.

        References

        Original Source(s)

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