Clear lens extraction in high myopic

Purpose To evaluate the visual results and complications in high myopic patients who underwent clear lens extraction by phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation. Methods We performed a retrospective, observational and descriptive study in 61 eyes of 40 patients from HCU Lozano Blesa from Zaragoza collected between January 2002 and January 2012. We evaluated preoperative and postoperative visual acuity, visual satisfaction and early and late complications. Results The mean age at intervention was 51,3 years. The mean visual acuity at 3 months postoperatively was 0,8. 30% of the patients needed yag capsuloyomy during the first postoperative year. 2 patients had a retinal detachment. Conclusion The clear lens extraction in high myopia may be a reasonable option if alternative procedures are not feasible.