Phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation for cataract induced by ocular ischemic syndrome: 30-month follow-up

We describe a 54-year-old patient with cataract induced by ocular ischemic syndrome who had phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation in 1 eye and, 30 months later, in the fellow eye. The visual acuity, visual field, fluorescein angiography of the fundus, and carotid Doppler ultrasound were recorded and compared during the 30 months. Although the carotid artery stenosis and retinal ischemia progressed, the visual acuity in both eyes improved after cataract surgery. The patient was very satisfied with the result. Financial Disclosure No author has a financial or proprietary interest in any material or method mentioned.