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The simplest way of intrascleral fixation of posterior chamber intraocular lens for correction of aphakia

Poster Details

First Author: E.Can TURKEY

Co Author(s): S. Bölük                    

Abstract Details

Purpose:

To report a new and easy technique for performing flapless and sutureless intrascleral fixation of a posterior chamber intraocular lens for correction of aphakia without conjunctival peritomy.

Setting:

Ondokuz Mayis University, Faculty of Medicine, Samsun, TURKEY

Methods:

A special designed guide with a 30-gauge needle connected with a 32-gauge flexible polyamide tube was inserted into the eye from 2 mm posterior to the limbus. The leading haptic of the PC IOL placed in the cartridge is released partly and introduced into the flexible lumen of the guide. The PC IOL is inserted into the eye, and the leading haptic is externalized by pulling the guide gently through the 30-gauge sclerotomy site. The trailing haptic is externalized using the same procedure.

Results:

The technique was performed successfully in 12 cases. No intraoperative complications occurred in any case. Exact centration and axial stability were achieved.

Conclusions:

This technique with a special guide facilitates achieving a simple and minimally invasive sutureless intrascleral IOL fixation. It causes minimal trauma to the structures of the eye and can be performed even by novice surgeons. This technique also can be performed even in cases of miosis.

Financial Disclosure:

... gains financially from product or procedure presented