Sequential Descemet's membrane detachments and intraocular lens haze secondary to SF6 or C3F8.

Abstract

In this case the SF6 or C3F8 gas may have produced the unexpected effect of an anterior IOL haze. The mechanism of this phenomenon is unknown. To the knowledge of the authors, this effect has not been observed previously with SF6 or C3F8 gas. This haze was visually significant and required an IOL exchange. To the knowledge of the authors this is the first report of this nature. The authors advise caution when using intracameral SF6 or C3F8 gas for repair of Descemet's membrane detachment with this type of IOL.