TY - JOUR
T1 - A modified technique for easier enclavation of retropupillary iris claw intraocular lens
AU - Kang, Hyun Goo
AU - Choi, Eun Young
AU - Lee, Sung Chul
AU - Kim, Min
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2018 Journal of Refractive Surgery. All rights reserved.
Copyright:
Copyright 2018 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.
PY - 2018/8
Y1 - 2018/8
N2 - PURPOSE: To introduce a simple, modified technique for easier enclavation of retropupillary iris claw intraocular lens (IOL) in patients requiring secondary intraocular lens implantation. METHODS: This technique uses the 27-gauge cannula connected to the viscoelastic device to simultaneously enclavate both haptics of the retropupillary iris claw IOL, while reducing the number of steps involved and eliminating the need for switching instruments and hands. RESULTS: In the case described, excellent postoperative results were observed with a stable and well-centered retropupillary iris claw IOL, uncorrected visual acuity of 20/20, and little patient discomfort with no signs of complications after 2 years. CONCLUSIONS: This simple, modified technique is useful, not only for beginners but also for advanced surgeons, because of its advantages of enhanced stability, increased efficiency, and ease of use.
AB - PURPOSE: To introduce a simple, modified technique for easier enclavation of retropupillary iris claw intraocular lens (IOL) in patients requiring secondary intraocular lens implantation. METHODS: This technique uses the 27-gauge cannula connected to the viscoelastic device to simultaneously enclavate both haptics of the retropupillary iris claw IOL, while reducing the number of steps involved and eliminating the need for switching instruments and hands. RESULTS: In the case described, excellent postoperative results were observed with a stable and well-centered retropupillary iris claw IOL, uncorrected visual acuity of 20/20, and little patient discomfort with no signs of complications after 2 years. CONCLUSIONS: This simple, modified technique is useful, not only for beginners but also for advanced surgeons, because of its advantages of enhanced stability, increased efficiency, and ease of use.
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U2 - 10.3928/1081597X-20180703-01
DO - 10.3928/1081597X-20180703-01
M3 - Article
C2 - 30089188
AN - SCOPUS:85051739297
VL - 34
SP - 564
EP - 566
JO - Journal of Refractive Surgery
JF - Journal of Refractive Surgery
SN - 1081-597X
IS - 8
ER -