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.

Source

Based on findings from:

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

Salmaan Ferrand, Anna Bogdanova-Bennett, Daniel T. Cornelius, Rashida Abbas Ferrand. Bmc Ophthalmology, 2026.

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12886-026-04899-2

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