A modified iris fixation suture utilizing a peripheral iridectomy.
To help ensure proper placement of an iris fixation suture, a peripheral iridectomy can be performed to allow visualization of the superior haptic of a posterior chamber intraocular lens (PC-IOL). In cases where support for the PC-IOL is in question, an iris fixation suture using this technique provides an easy way of ensuring adequate support.
Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, University of Arizona, Tuscon 85724.
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D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D007498:Iris / Q000601:surgery*; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D008297:Male; D013536:Suture Techniques