Recall of Alcon Catchet lens

Disappointingly , Alcon has recalled their Catchet lens. This lens was available to use in patients who are myopic and not suitable for either Laser corrective survey or refractive lens exchange. Unfortunately, this lens has been associated with a high rate of endothelial cell loss in about 1% of patients. Alcon is not planning to re-introduce this lens. It therefore means that there are very few options for patients who fall into this category. Patients who have had this lens implanted are advised to be closely monitored with regular endothelial cell counts and have the lens explanted if they show a significant decline.