Extraocular needle- guided haptic insertion technique of scleral fixation intraocular lens surgeries (X-NIT).

ABSTRACT: The most challenging step in sutureless scleral fixation of intraocular lens (SFIOL) is exteriorization of haptics. The conventional handshake technique has a learning curve since it involves intraocular handing over of haptics from one forceps to another. Here, we describe "extraocular needle-guided haptic insertion technique" (X-NIT), a novel technique of exteriorizing haptics that totally eliminates intraocular manipulations. This method involves sequential introduction of two bent 26-gauge needles through the sclera (pars plicata zone) into the eye which are brought out through a sclerocorneal wound. The intraocular lens haptics are threaded through these needles and exteriorized. Nineteen consecutive patients underwent surgery by this technique. There were no intraoperative complicati

SUBMITTER: Baskaran P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5598190 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature