Risk of breaking haptic of trifocal IOL and its management

• DOI: 10.4103/0974-9233.194090
• Publication Date: 2017-01-24T13:24:11Z
• Authors: Tariq Alasbali
• Keywords: Lenses, Intraocular; Male; Reoperation; Phacoemulsification; Case Report; Prosthesis Failure; 03 medical and health sciences; 0302 clinical medicine; Lens Implantation, Intraocular; Humans; Intraoperative Complications; Device Removal; Aged

Fracture of an intraocular lens (IOL) haptic is a rare complication of cataract surgery. A broken haptic can cause serious damage in the anterior and posterior segments. To the best of our knowledge, a broken haptic in a high-quality, commercially available trifocal IOL has not been documented in the literature. Prompt and proactive action at 1 day postoperatively aided in addressing the complication and restoring the vision. We suggest that the ophthalmologist performed a thorough evaluation on the 1st postoperative day and take immediate action after a discussion with the patient and relatives.