Abstract
Refractive lens exchange (RLE) allows to correct ametropias and presbyopia by replacing the crystalline lens with a monofocal, extended depth of focus or multifocal intraocular lens (IOL). Retinal detachment (RD) is one of the most serious adverse events after RLE. This study aimed to review the evidence related to the risk of RD after RLE and its clinical outcomes. A search using PubMed and a snowball search approach was conducted to identify articles and case reports. According to the literature, patients <60 years old with axial lengths >23 mm have the higher postoperative risk of RD. Only nine articles reported visual acuity (VA) after RD in RLE, and only 25% of eyes had a VA>20/40. Considering that the decrease in VA might be uniform for all types of IOLs after RD, surgeons should focus on preventing the RD by means of selecting the appropriate patient, rather than choosing on a particular IOL optical design.
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