New minimally invasive technique for repositioning of a subluxated retropupillary iris-claw IOL using needle-assisted fixation.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This paper presents a modification of the needle-assisted retropupillary fixation technique for iris-claw intraocular lenses (IOLs). We introduce a novel, minimally invasive reenclavation technique for managing subluxated retropupillary iris-claw IOLs.

Methods

The technique was successfully performed on four patients diagnosed with subluxated retropupillary iris-claw IOLs. This approach involved a novel, minimally invasive reenclavation technique that utilized three needles: one long, straight translimbal needle crossing the anterior chamber and two needles introduced through the pars plana to reposition and securely reenclavate the IOL.

Results

All patients experienced immediate and significant visual recovery, with their baseline visual acuities reestablishe

SUBMITTER: Costa C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11892194 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature