Clinical OptometryPub Date : 2025-07-25eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.2147/OPTO.S513407
Nitasha R Phatak, William Reindel, Marjorie J Rah, Howard Proskin, Kerry Giedd, Andrew D Pucker
{"title":"Vision Performance of a 3-Zone Progressive™ Design Kalifilcon A Silicone Hydrogel Multifocal Contact Lens is Not Influenced by Pupil Size: Findings from a Multicenter Clinical Study.","authors":"Nitasha R Phatak, William Reindel, Marjorie J Rah, Howard Proskin, Kerry Giedd, Andrew D Pucker","doi":"10.2147/OPTO.S513407","DOIUrl":"10.2147/OPTO.S513407","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Factors including age, refractive error, and luminance can affect pupil size and may influence the performance of multifocal contact lenses (MFCLs). This post-hoc analysis aimed to investigate correlations between pupil size and vision performance of a 3-Zone Progressive™ design, daily disposable silicone hydrogel (kalifilcon A) MFCL.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Habitual MFCL wearers aged ≥40 years were enrolled in a 3-week, single-arm, bilateral, open-label study to assess near, intermediate, and distant vision performance. Pupil sizes were recorded at dispensing, along with binocular high-contrast visual acuity (VA) by logMAR. VA was assessed at 1- and 3-weeks' follow-up for distance, intermediate, and near vision, and participants rated vision performance using a 0-100 scale (100=most favorable) at both these follow-ups. Responses with score ≥50 were considered favorable. Pearson correlation coefficient (r) was used to determine the correlation significance.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Pupil size ranged from 2.0 mm to 7.0 mm. Mean logMAR VA was -0.009, 0.046, and 0.114 (1 week), and -0.012, 0.046, and 0.115 (3 weeks) for distance, intermediate, and near vision, respectively. Statistical analysis of the VA distribution found no significant correlation between VA and pupil size after 1 week of MFCL wear for distance or near vision (r<sup>2</sup>=0.003 and 0.006, respectively; both p≥0.05), and a weak but statistically significant correlation between intermediate VA and pupil size (r<sup>2</sup>=0.017; p<0.05). No correlations were observed after 3 weeks for any distance (all p≥0.05). Participants rated subjective vision highly (84.0±19.9, 89.2±11.8, and 82.5±18.5, respectively at 1 week, and 84.6±18.0, 89.3±12.6, and 84.2±17.9, respectively at 3 weeks). Responses were favorable at both visits (p<0.05). Correlations between vision rating and pupil size were not significant at either visit (p≥0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The kalifilcon A daily disposable silicone hydrogel MFCL delivers stable VA and significantly favorable (p<0.05) ratings at all distances for patients with a wide range of pupil sizes.</p>","PeriodicalId":43701,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Optometry","volume":"17 ","pages":"207-215"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12306539/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144745408","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Optometry Students' Mental Health at a University in South Africa: Investigating the Links Between Anxiety, Depression, and Key Variables.","authors":"Rajesh Vagiri, Velibanti Sukati, Mabitsela Hezekiel Mphasha, Nsovo Mayimele, Varsha Bangalee, Wandisile Grootboom, Letlhogonolo Makhele, Neelaveni Padayachee","doi":"10.2147/OPTO.S523423","DOIUrl":"10.2147/OPTO.S523423","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Anxiety and depression in optometry students are becoming acknowledged as critical concerns, especially given the rigorous demands of their academic curricula. This study aimed to identify the severity of anxiety and depression and their association with socio-demographic, academic, and clinical variables among optometry students in South Africa.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study was a descriptive, quantitative, and cross-sectional study involving 171 optometry undergraduate students at a university in South Africa. Data was gathered using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) scale, the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), and a questionnaire encompassing socio-demographic, student, and clinical variables. Students who agreed to participate and provided written consent were recruited to participate in this study. The association between socio-demographic, student, and clinical variables with total GAD-7 and PHQ-9 scores was determined using the Mann-Whitney <i>U</i>-test and Kruskal-Wallis test where applicable.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>More than half of the participants were female (n=63; 63.2%), identified as belonging to <i>the Pedi</i> ethnic group (n=96; 56.1%), single (n=118; 69%), and lived with both parents (n=94; 55.0%). Over half (51.4%; n=88) of the participants reported high levels of anxiety, while two-thirds (n=141; 67.8%) exhibited high levels of depression. Variables such as academic level, receipt of financial bursary, and prior professional psychological support had a significant (<i>p</i> < 0.05) association with total GAD-7 and PHQ-9 scores. Correlation analysis revealed a strong positive correlation between total GAD-7 and PHQ-9 scores (r = 0.77, <i>p</i> < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Addressing the high levels of anxiety and depression among optometry students necessitates a comprehensive strategy that encompasses the augmentation of mental health resources, fostering resilience, and creating supportive environments. By implementing these strategies, educational institutions can enhance the mental health and well-being of optometry students, ultimately leading to improved academic outcomes and professional readiness.</p>","PeriodicalId":43701,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Optometry","volume":"17 ","pages":"195-206"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-07-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12302975/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144733754","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Clinical OptometryPub Date : 2025-07-02eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.2147/OPTO.S526434
Jennifer Swingle Fogt, Madison Roth, Beth A Travis, Katherine M Bickle, Hope Patterson Gardner
{"title":"Refitting Previous Presbyopic Contact Lens Dropouts with a Single Use Multifocal Contact Lens.","authors":"Jennifer Swingle Fogt, Madison Roth, Beth A Travis, Katherine M Bickle, Hope Patterson Gardner","doi":"10.2147/OPTO.S526434","DOIUrl":"10.2147/OPTO.S526434","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Contact lens dropout is known to occur frequently in presbyopic patients. The purpose of this study was to assess the rate of patient-reported success, defined by willingness to continue lens wear after the study, when fitting previous presbyopic contact lens dropout patients with a single-use multifocal contact lens.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Presbyopes who had previously discontinued contact lens wear due to poor vision were recruited and fit with delefilcon A multifocal contact lenses. Participants were prescribed lenses following the fitting guide, wore lenses for 1 week to allow for adaptation, and returned for a follow-up visit. After confirmation of optimized lens powers, lenses were dispensed for one month of wear. A final visit was completed to assess vision and respond to survey questions, including 0-100 visual analog scale (VAS) surveys of lens wear experiences. Participants also scored their likelihood of continuing with study lenses upon study completion and whether the participant would recommend the study lenses to a friend. Success with fitting the study lenses was defined as those participants who selected \"very likely\" or \"likely\" to continue wearing the study lenses after the conclusion of the study.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Twenty-five participants completed all study visits. Median (Interquartile range) binocular LogMAR acuity with the study lenses was -0.10 (0.16) at distance (20/16 Snellen acuity equivalent) and 0.00 (0.12) at near (20/20 Snellen acuity equivalent). The median (IQR) satisfaction score was 84 (29.75) on a scale of 0-100. Eighty percent of the participants said they were very likely or likely to continue wearing the multifocal lenses after the conclusion of the study. All twenty-five of the participants said they would recommend the study lenses to a friend.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The objective and subjective findings of this study suggest that presbyopic contact lens dropouts can be refit with the study multifocal contact lens.</p>","PeriodicalId":43701,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Optometry","volume":"17 ","pages":"185-193"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12230320/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144585204","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Objective Evaluation of Relationship Between Tear Film Stability and Visual Fatigue.","authors":"Maki Watanabe, Masakazu Hirota, Ryusei Takigawa, Kanako Kato, Yuka Ikeda","doi":"10.2147/OPTO.S522320","DOIUrl":"10.2147/OPTO.S522320","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To investigate the relationship between tear film stability and visual fatigue using two objective measurements: the non-invasive tear film break-up time (NI-BUT) and the binocular fusion maintenance (BFM) test.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Eleven young adult volunteers (age [mean ± standard deviation], 20.7 ± 1.4 years) participated in this study. The NI-BUT was determined using the distortion of the mire ring. BFM was assessed by measuring the transmittance of liquid crystals placed in front of the subject's non-dominant eye when binocular fusion was broken, and non-dominant eye was shifted to heterophoric. The volunteers were administered the NI-BUT and BFM before and after a 30-minute visual task.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>NI-BUT (pre vs post: 9.12 ± 1.00 s vs 5.69 ± 3.11 s) was significantly shorter in the post-visual task than in the pre-visual task (<i>P</i> = 0.011). BFM (0.95 ± 0.09 vs 0.75 ± 0.16) was significantly lower in the post-visual task than in the pre-visual task (<i>P</i> = 0.012). The change in NI-BUT was significantly and positively correlated with the change in BFM (<i>R<sup>2</sup></i> = 0.385, <i>P</i> = 0.042).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>These objective findings support the association between tear film stability and visual fatigue.</p>","PeriodicalId":43701,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Optometry","volume":"17 ","pages":"175-183"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12228515/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144576601","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Clinical OptometryPub Date : 2025-07-01eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.2147/OPTO.S539818
Abdelwahab Aleshawi, Mohammad Ali Al Qudah, Hamad Alazmi, Ahmed Al Sharie, Haya Sufyan Elnagar Jnr, Hosni Alzoubi, Saad Almutairi, Seren Al Beiruti, Rami Al-Dwairi
{"title":"Extensive Visually-Significant Stellate-Like Pseudoexfoliative Deposition on an Intraocular Lens Implant of Pseudophakic Eye: Insights for Unusual Presentation [Response to Letter].","authors":"Abdelwahab Aleshawi, Mohammad Ali Al Qudah, Hamad Alazmi, Ahmed Al Sharie, Haya Sufyan Elnagar Jnr, Hosni Alzoubi, Saad Almutairi, Seren Al Beiruti, Rami Al-Dwairi","doi":"10.2147/OPTO.S539818","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2147/OPTO.S539818","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":43701,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Optometry","volume":"17 ","pages":"173-174"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12228494/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144576600","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Clinical OptometryPub Date : 2025-06-27eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.2147/OPTO.S516392
Masahiko Ayaki, Akiko Hanyuda, Kazuno Negishi
{"title":"Comparison of Presbyopia Between Glaucoma Patients Using Prostaglandin F Receptor Agonists and Fixed Combination Therapy.","authors":"Masahiko Ayaki, Akiko Hanyuda, Kazuno Negishi","doi":"10.2147/OPTO.S516392","DOIUrl":"10.2147/OPTO.S516392","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The purpose of this study was to compare the near add power among glaucoma patients using prostaglandin F (FP) receptor agonists and fixed combination therapies and controls.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Participants were aged from 40 to 69 years and phakic with visual acuity of 20/25 or better, and included 2200 controls, 784 patients using FP receptor agonist for primary open-angle glaucoma (FP), and 412 patients using fixed combination (Combi). Each group was further divided into three groups based on age: those aged 40 to 49 years (40s), those aged 50 to 59 years (50s), and those aged 60 to 69 years (60s), and the near add power at 30 cm and various ophthalmic factors were compared.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean near add power for the control, FP, and Fixed combination groups were 1.21±0.66, 1.88±0.75 and 2.04±0.81 for those in their 40s, 2.16±0.59, 2.48±0.55 and 2.70±0.53 for those in their 50s, and 2.74±0.38, 2.89±0.35 and 2.97±0.17 for those in their 60s, respectively. Significant differences were found between all pairs of groups in all age groups (<i>P</i><0.05, <i>t</i>-test). The odds ratios for near add power reaching 3.00 D were 4.8 (95% CI, 4.0-5.7) for glaucoma, 2.5 (2.1-3.0) for FP, and 6.0 (4.7-7.9) for the Fixed combination group, all of which were significant.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The mean near add power of the Fixed combination group was higher than that of the control and FP groups for the same ages, indicating a faster progression of presbyopia.</p>","PeriodicalId":43701,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Optometry","volume":"17 ","pages":"163-171"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12214471/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144555278","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Clinical OptometryPub Date : 2025-06-24eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.2147/OPTO.S492202
Lucy M Lu, Vince M T Wilkinson, Rachael L Niederer
{"title":"Drug-Induced Uveitis: Patterns, Pathogenesis and Clinical Implications.","authors":"Lucy M Lu, Vince M T Wilkinson, Rachael L Niederer","doi":"10.2147/OPTO.S492202","DOIUrl":"10.2147/OPTO.S492202","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Drug-induced uveitis is a recognized but often underdiagnosed cause of ocular inflammation, with an increasing number of systemic and topical medications implicated. The clinical presentation is highly variable, ranging from anterior to posterior uveitis, often mimicking autoimmune or infectious etiologies. This review examines the mechanisms underlying drug-induced uveitis, including immune-mediated reactions, direct toxicity, and idiosyncratic responses. A comprehensive evaluation of specific drug classes is provided, covering topical agents (prostaglandin analogues, brimonidine), intravitreal therapies (anti-VEGF agents, triamcinolone and vancomycin), antimicrobials (cidofovir, rifabutin), bisphosphonates, tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors, immune checkpoint inhibitors, BRAF and MEK inhibitors, and vaccines. For each category, the review discusses the pathogenesis, frequency of occurrence, clinical presentation, diagnostic approach and management strategies. Diagnosing drug-induced uveitis requires a high index of suspicion and a systemic drug history. A structured approach to differentiating drug-induced uveitis from other inflammatory and infectious causes is outlined, emphasizing the key clinical and imaging features that aid in diagnosis. The expanding list of medications associated with uveitis underscores the need for heightened awareness in patients presenting with ocular inflammation. Establishing causality requires a careful balance of clinical pattern recognition, temporal correlation, and structured assessment tools. Understanding the pathogenesis of drug-induced uveitis not only informs treatment decisions, including whether to discontinue or modify therapy, but also helps refine guidelines for drug safety monitoring. As novel therapies, particularly in oncology, immunomodulation and vaccination, continue to evolve, ongoing research and robust pharmacovigilance efforts will be critical in identifying risks, improving diagnostic accuracy, and optimizing patient care.</p>","PeriodicalId":43701,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Optometry","volume":"17 ","pages":"141-161"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12206911/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144530196","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Clinical OptometryPub Date : 2025-05-12eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.2147/OPTO.S534028
Nir Erdinest, Itay Lavy
{"title":"Unusual Presentation of Extensive Visually Significant Pseudoexfoliative Deposits on an Intraocular Lens Implant in a Pseudophakic Eye: Insights and Implications [Letter].","authors":"Nir Erdinest, Itay Lavy","doi":"10.2147/OPTO.S534028","DOIUrl":"10.2147/OPTO.S534028","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":43701,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Optometry","volume":"17 ","pages":"139-140"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12083482/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144095266","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Clinical OptometryPub Date : 2025-04-04eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.2147/OPTO.S508943
Qian-Qian Guo, Luxin Zhao, Wei Zhu
{"title":"Acute Corneal Epithelial Detachment During Lid Speculum Placement Prior to Intravitreal Injection in a Diabetic Patient: A Case Report.","authors":"Qian-Qian Guo, Luxin Zhao, Wei Zhu","doi":"10.2147/OPTO.S508943","DOIUrl":"10.2147/OPTO.S508943","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Diabetic macular edema (DME) is a vision-threatening complication of diabetic retinopathy. Intravitreal anti-VEGF injections offer effective treatment, but they carry a risk of corneal epithelial detachment, particularly in patients who have recently undergone cataract surgery.</p><p><strong>Case presentation: </strong>A 63-year-old male developed bilateral DME following cataract surgery with intraocular lens implantation. His best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was 0.15 in the right eye and 0.5 in the left eye. The patient underwent bilateral intravitreal injections of the anti-VEGF agent conbercept. During preparation for the injection in the left eye, corneal epithelial bleb formation was observed. The patient received corneal patching therapy, with complete epithelial healing observed by day 10 post-injection. This case underscores the need for vigilant corneal monitoring during and after intravitreal injections in diabetic patients with prior cataract surgery.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Close observation of corneal epithelial healing is crucial in diabetic patients receiving intravitreal injections, especially those with a recent history of cataract surgery. Careful pre-injection assessment and vigilant post-injection management are essential to mitigate this potential complication.</p>","PeriodicalId":43701,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Optometry","volume":"17 ","pages":"133-138"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11977628/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143812658","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Clinical OptometryPub Date : 2025-03-31eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.2147/OPTO.S517593
Abdelwahab Aleshawi, Mohammad Ali Al Qudah, Hamad Alazmi, Ahmed Al Sharie, Haya Sufyan Elnagar Jnr, Hosni Alzoubi, Saad Almutairi, Seren Al Beiruti, Rami Al-Dwairi
{"title":"Unusual Presentation of Extensive Visually Significant Pseudoexfoliative Deposits on an Intraocular Lens Implant in a Pseudophakic Eye: Insights and Implications.","authors":"Abdelwahab Aleshawi, Mohammad Ali Al Qudah, Hamad Alazmi, Ahmed Al Sharie, Haya Sufyan Elnagar Jnr, Hosni Alzoubi, Saad Almutairi, Seren Al Beiruti, Rami Al-Dwairi","doi":"10.2147/OPTO.S517593","DOIUrl":"10.2147/OPTO.S517593","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The aim of this report is to present a rare case of visually significant pseudoexfoliative deposition on an intraocular lens implant in a pseudophakic eye and describe the clinical characteristics, surgical approach, and histopathological characteristics.</p><p><strong>Case presentation: </strong>We present the case of a 61-year-old male with a history of cataract surgery in the left eye who presented with blurry vision bilaterally. Examination of the left eye revealed a centered posterior-chamber intraocular lens implant (IOL) with extensive, visually significant pseudoexfoliative plaques growing over the entire IOL. The decision was made to perform right eye phacoemulsification and IOL implantation and left eye IOL exchange. The tissue specimens were subsequently processed using the classical histological technique of paraffin embedding. Intraocular surgery improved the visual acuity from 6/30 in the left and 6/60 in the right eye to 6/6 in both eyes at 3 months postoperative. The extracted implant was examined under a microscope and showed amyloid-positive deposits.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This case highlights the importance of comprehensive examination for pseudoexfoliation, even in patients with pseudophakia. Visually significant PEX deposition was first reported and should be managed with caution.</p>","PeriodicalId":43701,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Optometry","volume":"17 ","pages":"127-131"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11970284/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143796787","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}