Safety, efficacy, and clinical outcomes of transconjunctival intrascleral fixation of an intraocular lens.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Implantation of intraocular lens in the capsular bag has become the standard of care in aphakic state. However, in the absence of capsular support, several techniques and intraocular lenses are available. Our study aims to report the safety, efficacy, and clinical outcomes of transconjunctival intrascleral intraocular lens fixation with Yamane's double-needle technique and flanged haptics.

Methods

Prospective, observational study with some retrospective data collection. The study enrolled 13 patients (16 eyes) who underwent transconjunctival intrascleral fixation of an intraocular lens with Yamane's technique between June 2017 and April 2019 at Dhahran Eye Specialist Hospital and King Fahd University Hospital. All patients underwent preoperative and postoperative

SUBMITTER: Aljindan M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11350950 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature