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

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

  • By

  • Salmaan Ferrand

  • Anna Bogdanova-Bennett

  • Daniel T. Cornelius

  • Rashida Abbas Ferrand

  • June 2, 2026

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    Anterior chamber phakic intraocular lenses (AC pIOLs) are used to correct ametropia while preserving the patient's natural lenses.

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    Bullous keratopathy can occur as a late complication of AC pIOL implantation, requiring surgical intervention such as keratoplasty.

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    Endothelial cell loss is a recognized complication of AC pIOLs, potentially leading to serious conditions like bullous keratopathy.

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    The patient's shallow anterior chamber depth may have contributed to the corneal endothelial damage observed after AC pIOL implantation.

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    The case highlights the importance of monitoring endothelial cell density in patients with AC pIOLs to prevent complications.

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

  • by Salmaan Ferrand, Anna Bogdanova-Bennett, Daniel T. Cornelius, Rashida Abbas Ferrand

  • June 2, 2026

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