Scleral fixation of one piece intraocular lens by injector implantation

Can E., Basaran R., Gul A., Birinci H.

INDIAN JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY, vol.62, no.8, pp.857-860, 2014 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 62 Issue: 8
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Doi Number: 10.4103/0301-4738.141042
  • Journal Name: INDIAN JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.857-860
  • Keywords: Capsular, dehiscence, foldable intraocular lens, injector implantation, scleral fixation, SMALL-INCISION TECHNIQUE, TRANSSCLERAL FIXATION, TRANSSDERAL FIXATION
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Aim of Study: With an ab-interno technique of transscleral suturing of current one-piece posterior chamber intraocular lenses (PC IOLs) by injector implantation in the absence of capsular support, we aimed to demonstrate the possibility of the implantation of one-piece acrylic PC IOLs that might be produced in the future for only scleral fixation through small clear corneal incision. Materials and Methods: Case report and literature review. Results: This procedure has been performed in eight aphakic eyes with four different types of IOLs. Good centration was achieved with minimal technical effort. All patients had well-centered and stable lenses postoperatively during 9-18 months follow-up. Conclusion: We managed to decrease the risks of surgical trauma and intricate surgical maneuvers requirement. With this technique, excessive fluid leakage and consecutive hypotony can be minimized.