I have observed ten cases in which a rigid anterior chamber lens prolapsed through the iridectomy. The lens dislocation was associated with cystoid macular edema in four cases and threatened the cornea in two cases. Vitrectomy and replacement with a flexible lens resulted in good vision. Removing the prolapsed lens haptic proved to be easy. Visual prognosis is good.
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