Late-onset bullous keratopathy after iris-fixated phakic intraocular lens implantation: a case report - Summary - MDSpire

Late-onset bullous keratopathy after iris-fixated phakic intraocular lens implantation: a case report

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  • Salmaan Ferrand

  • Anna Bogdanova-Bennett

  • Daniel T. Cornelius

  • Rashida Abbas Ferrand

  • June 2, 2026

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Objective:

To report a case of bullous keratopathy requiring keratoplasty more than a decade after bilateral anterior chamber phakic intraocular lens (AC pIOL) implantation.

Approach:
    Key Findings:
    • Ensurefindingsaredirectlysupportedbythesource.
    Interpretation:

    The case illustrates the long-term risks associated with AC pIOLs, particularly in patients with shallow anterior chambers.

    Limitations:
    • Addsourceattributionforlimitations.
    Conclusion:

    This case emphasizes the need for careful patient selection and monitoring after AC pIOL implantation.

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