L-shaped pocket incision for implantation and explantation of 6 mm optic IOLs, through a 3.00 mm corneal incision

Session Details

Session Title: Cataract Surgery Complications/Management

Session Date/Time: Monday 12/09/2016 | 16:30-18:15

Paper Time: 17:12

Venue: Auditorium C6

First Author: : G.Beiko CANADA

Co Author(s): :    T. Ohta                    

Abstract Details

Purpose:

To present an L-shaped pocket incision which is an asymmetric scleral tunnel incision with an L-shaped entrance, used for large IOL optic implantation and explantation.

Setting:

McMaster University, Ontario, Canada

Methods:

Dislocated 6mm PMMA IOL, acrylic and silicone foldable IOLs can be removed through a 3×3mm L-shaped pocket incision. Similarly, large optic phakic IOLs can be implanted through such incision. The technique will be presented.

Results:

The L Shaped pocket incision is safe and induces minimal astigmatism compared to traditional 6.00 mm inciisions. Supporting data will be presented.

Conclusions:

The L shaped incision provides an alternative technique for IOL manipulation in ocular surgery.

Financial Disclosure:

NONE