“…9 Plate-haptic silicone and hydrophobic acrylic are 2 commonly used types of IOLs, differing in material and design. Some studies of plate-haptic silicone IOLs have established favorable long-term results 10,11 and suggested a lower PCO rate than that with 3-piece silicone IOLs. 12,13 Also, although a lower PCO rate has been established with hydrophobic acrylic IOLs than with poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) and 3-piece silicone IOLs, 1,3 some studies have reported a greater inflammatory response and blood-aqueous barrier breakdown after implantation of hydrophobic acrylic IOLs than after implantation of silicone IOLs.…”