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The 'forceps-needle': optimising different intrascleral IOL-fixation techniques by combining needle and grasping function in a single instrument

Poster Details

First Author: C.Bernhart AUSTRIA

Co Author(s):    G. Kahraman   W. Geitzenauer   M. Amon              

Abstract Details

Purpose:

To evaluate a new surgical device, the forceps-needle, for different intrascleral IOL-fixation techniques

Setting:

Department of Ophthalmology, Academic Teaching Hospital of St. John of God, Vienna, Austria Sigmund Freud University Medical School, Vienna, Austria

Methods:

The forceps-needle was used for scleral perforation, grasping and externalization of haptics and sutures in a case series of patients with aphakia or a luxated IOL

Results:

All procedures could be performed successfully without any intraoperative complication.

Conclusions:

The forceps-needle combines scleral perforation, intraocular grasping and externalization of IOL haptics, sutures or other intraocular structures in a single instrument, thereby facilitating various surgical techniques.

Financial Disclosure:

receives consulting fees, retainer, or contract payments from a company producing, developing or supplying the product or procedure presented, receives consulting fees, retainer, or contract payments from a competing company