Dislocated 4-haptic intraocular lens rescue with Gore-tex suture scleral re-fixation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dislocated IOL exchange conventionally involves manipulation within the anterior chamber which risks secondary injury to anterior chamber structures. We describe and evaluate a 4-haptic IOL rescue technique that avoids entering the anterior chamber and thus minimizes post operative inflammation, astigmatism and recovery time relative to conventional IOL explantation and replacement techniques.

Methods

Retrospective, non-randomized, interventional study of all patients undergoing 4-haptic IOL rescue performed by two independent vitreoretinal surgeons at a single UK centre over two years.

Surgical technique

A limited peritomy is performed with four 25-gauge scleral ports placed to enable use of two forceps, an infusion and a chandelier. A further four 27-gaug

SUBMITTER: Michaels L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11229232 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature