Abstract
Several techniques are used to reposition dislocated intraocular lenses (IOLs). Most place a suture loop around the end of the haptic. However, in cases of a dislocated capsular bag containing the IOL, a dislocated IOL with a large haptic, or a miotic pupil, it is not easy to see the haptic ends to place the suture loop. We describe a scleral fixation technique that uses 2 corneal tunnels. A double-armed 10-0 polypropylene suture loop can be introduced through 1 corneal tunnel and placed around any accessible part of the haptic with the help of a bent 26 gauge needle. This modified technique is an easy and effective way to reposition the IOL. (C) 2000 ASCRS and ESCRS.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1439-1441 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of cataract and refractive surgery |
Volume | 26 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2000 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Surgery
- Ophthalmology
- Sensory Systems