The National Medicines Safety Agency (ANSM) has issued recommendations regarding defective intraocular lenses that were surgically implanted during cataract operations between December 10, 2021 and March 30, 2023. These lenses can cause visual problems due to a quality defect that can lead to increased eye pressure, called ocular hypertonia.
The lenses in question are manufactured by the companies Nidek Co Ltd (model Eyecee One) and STAAR Surgical Japan (model KS-SP). Patients who have undergone this procedure during this period are advised to check the brand of their lenses by consulting the card given by the surgeon after the operation, which shows the model and batch number of the lenses.
Ocular hypertonia is a condition resulting from the accumulation of fluid inside the eye due to poor drainage. This increased pressure can cause vision problems. To reduce this risk, the ANSM has developed recommendations in collaboration with the French Society of Ophthalmology (SFO) and the French Glaucoma Society (SFG).
If you are experiencing vision problems, it is recommended to contact your eye surgery center or ophthalmologist. In case of adverse reactions, you can also report the incident on the reporting portal of the Ministry of Health. In the absence of symptoms, it is advisable to wait for a call from your eye surgery center for the usual annual follow-up check recommended for patients who have undergone cataract surgery.
More information on the website ANSM
 C.Reynes
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10/10/2023 | 
