| Type presentatie | E-poster |
| Titel | Alpha-gal Allergy and Cataract Surgery |
| Doel | To describe the perioperative management of cataract surgery in a patient with documented alpha-gal allergy and to assess the safety of selected ophthalmic surgical materials |
| Methodes | A case of cataract surgery in a patient with confirmed alpha-gal allergy was retrospectively reviewed. Available literature, product information, and information obtained through contact with multiple manufacturers were consulted to identify potential mammalian-derived components in ophthalmic medications and surgical materials and to guide appropriate product selection. |
| Resultaten | Healon Pro was selected as the ophthalmic viscosurgical device (OVD). Phacoemulsification was performed, followed by implantation of an Artis +23.0 D IOL in the capsular bag. The procedure and postoperative course were uneventful, with no clinical signs of an allergic or hypersensitivity reaction. |
| Conclusie | Patients with alpha-gal allergy require careful preoperative evaluation of ophthalmic products for potential mammalian-derived components. With appropriate product selection and perioperative planning, cataract surgery can be performed safely |
| Belangenverstrengeling | Nee |
| Naam | VAN STYVENDAEL |
| Initialen | I |
| Instituut | UZ Brussel |
| Stad | Jette |
| Naam | Dugauquier |
| Initialen | A |
| Instituut | UZ Brussel |
| Stad | Jette |