Modified technique for trocar-based sutureless scleral fixation of intraocular lenses: A new approach to haptic externalization.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To describe a modified technique of haptic externalization for trocar-based sutureless scleral fixation of intraocular lenses, in order to avoid working with forceps in the iris plane in a manner that may be unfamiliar to the vitreoretinal surgeon.

Methods

This prospective, interventional case series included four eyes of four patients with dislocated intraocular lens (IOL). The modified haptic externalization technique avoids the pitfalls of iris-plane maneuvers by intentionally dropping the IOL onto the retina and using the forceps to grasp the tips of the haptics prior to direct externalization from the same grab.

Results

Four patients underwent scleral fixation of IOL using modified haptic externalization technique. One patient was lost to follow up after

SUBMITTER: Bever GJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8233194 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature