Scleral fixation suture for dislocated posterior chamber intraocular lens.
The posterior dislocation of an intraocular lens is a serious complication of extracapsular cataract extraction with implantation of a posterior chamber intraocular lens. We describe a method of repositioning and suturing such a lens, using pars plana techniques. The method we recommend has several advantages over previously described methods, including the use of radially oriented scleral fixation sutures.
Bloom
S M
SM
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia.
Wyszynski
R E
RE
Brucker
A J
AJ
D000368:Aged; D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D008297:Male; D012163:Retinal Detachment / Q000601:surgery; D012590:Sclera / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014792:Visual Acuity