Simple ab externo lens capsule removal in intraocular lens reuse and intrascleral fixation for intracapsular lens dislocation: A case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aimed to report and recall a simple method to remove the lens capsule ab externo when performing intrascleral fixation of an intracapsular intraocular lens (IOL) dislocation with reuse of the IOL.

Case presentation

A 43-year-old Japanese male patient underwent pars plana vitrectomy, phacoemulsification, and IOL fixation for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment in the right eye 10 years prior. A 3-piece IOL was intraocularly fixed during the initial procedure. In December 2023, the patient presented with intracapsular IOL dislocation in his right eye, causing the IOL to descend into the vitreous cavity enveloped by its entire capsule. During surgery, an intravitreal dislocated IOL was placed over the iris with the entire capsule. The haptics on 1 side of th

SUBMITTER: Nakagawa S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11630924 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature