Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2013, Vol. 17 ›› Issue (25): 4745-4750.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.2013.25.026

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Biocompatibility of intraocular lens materials

Wang Yang1, Han Hong-guang2   

  1. 1 Department of Ophthalmology, Shenxiang 705 Hospital, Shenyang  110015, Liaoning Province, China
    2 Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, the General Hospital of Shenyang Military Region, Shenyang  110016, Liaoning Province, China
  • Received:2013-04-13 Revised:2013-05-22 Online:2013-06-18 Published:2013-06-18
  • Contact: Han Hong-guang, M.D., Associate chief physician, Master’s supervisor, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, the General Hospital of Shenyang Military Region, Shenyang 110016, Liaoning Province, China hanxiyao@163.com
  • About author:Wang Yang★, Master, Attending physician, Department of Ophthalmology, Shenxiang 705 Hospital, Shenyang 110015, Liaoning Province, China xuemianyang@sina.com

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: The visual recovery and complications of the cataract patients are various after different intraocular lens materials implantation, so the selection of appropriate intraocular lens materials is the key of the research.
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the properties and biocompatibility of intraocular lens materials.
METHODS: The materials were classified according to the hardness and location of the intraocular lens after implantation in order to analyze the pros and cons of the intraocular lens thus guiding the patients to select the appropriate intraocular lens for implantation. The properties and biocompatibility of the commonly used intraocular lens materials were evaluated.
RESUTLS AND CONCLUSION: Polymethylmethacrylate intraocular lens is the first choice of rigid material, but it cannot tolerate autoclaving. Acrylic intraocular lens is the soft and foldable intraocular lens that has the similar optical and biological properties with polymethylmethacrylate intraocular lens, and it can improve the visual acuity after implantation with less complications. Posterior capsular opacification is the most important indicator for biocompatibility evaluation which is related with the material and design of intraocular lens. The stability of intraocular lens in the capsular bag is also the indicator to evaluate the biocompatibility. The material properties, biocompatibility, and visual function should be taking into consideration in the design and selection of intraocular lens materials. Guarantee the efficacy after intraocular lens implantation and reduce the incidence of complications, so that to get vision rehabilitation for the cataract patients.

Key words: biomaterials, biomaterial academic discussion, intraocular lens, biocompatibility, acrylic, polymethylmethacrylate, silicone, hydrogel, foldable intraocular lens, capsular opacification

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