Trocar-assisted sutureless intrascleral posterior chamber foldable intra-ocular lens fixation.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

We report a novel technique characterized by sutureless scleral fixation of three-pieces foldable intraocular lens (IOL) using 25-gauge transconjunctival sutureless vitrectomy (TSV) trocars in patients with insufficient posterior capsule support.

Materials and methods

We performed this technique on the eight eyes of the seven patients. The scleral tunnels (STs) are prepared by insertion of the 25-gauge TSV microcannulas using the trocars, and anterior vitrectomy is performed through the clear corneal paracentesis with the aid of anterior chamber maintainer (ACM). Finally, the three-piece foldable IOL haptics are incarcerated into the prepared STs.

Results

The patients were followed up 5-8 months. None of the patients had complications such as postoperative end

SUBMITTER: Totan Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3376277 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature