Ab-interno scleral suture loop fixation with cow-hitch knot in posterior chamber intraocular lens decentration.

ABSTRACT:

Aim of study

To describe a simplified ab-interno cow-hitch suture fixation technique for repositioning decentered posterior chamber intraocular lens (PC IOL).

Materials and methods

Two cases are presented with the surgical correction of decentered and subluxated IOL. Ab-interno scleral suture fixation technique with hitch-cow knot in the eye was performed with a ciliary sulcus guide instrument and 1 year follow-up was completed.

Results

Both of the patients had well centered lenses postoperatively. Corrected distant and near visual acuities of the patients were improved. There was no significant postoperative complication. In the follow-up period of 1 year, no evidence of suture erosion was found.

Conclusions

Ab-interno scleral suture loop fixation with hitch-cow knot in the eye was effective in repositioning decentered or subluxated PC IOLs with excellent postoperative centered lenses and visual outcomes.

SUBMITTER: Can E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4850806 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature