Ab externo iris fixation of posterior chamber intraocular lens through small incision

Mehdi Zandian; Sasan Moghimi; MohammadReza Fallah; Alan Crandall

doi:10.1016/j.jcrs.2010.10.003

Ab externo iris fixation of posterior chamber intraocular lens through small incision

J Cataract Refract Surg. 2010 Dec;36(12):2032-4. doi: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2010.10.003.

Authors

Mehdi Zandian¹, Sasan Moghimi, MohammadReza Fallah, Alan Crandall

Affiliation

¹ Farabi Eye Research Center, Department of Ophthalmology, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

PMID: 21111304
DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2010.10.003

Abstract

During secondary posterior chamber intraocular lens (PC IOL) implantation with iris fixation in the absence of capsule support, we implanted an acrylic 3-piece PC IOL through a small clear corneal incision with haptics secured in knots; there was no need for IOL capture. Sutures were placed appropriately in the iris tissue before the IOL was inserted, ensuring safety of the procedure and centration of the IOL.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Aphakia, Postcataract / surgery
Humans
Iris / surgery*
Lens Implantation, Intraocular / methods*
Lenses, Intraocular*
Microsurgery / methods*
Polypropylenes
Posterior Eye Segment / surgery
Suture Techniques*
Sutures

Substances

Polypropylenes