title: Transscleral fixation of posterior chamber intraocular lenses in the absence of capsular support.
abstract: We present results obtained by transscleral ciliary sulcus fixation of posterior chamber intraocular lenses in secondary implantation, lens exchange, and in primary implantation of transsclerally fixated lenses during complicated cataract extraction. Follow-up data on 38 patients, 17 of whom have been followed for more than 12 months, are included. We conclude that the procedure is safe, effective, and predictable.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, University of Washington, Seattle 98195.
authors.forename: T D
authors.initials: TD
authors.lastname: Lindquist
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Agapitos
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Lindstrom
authors.forename: S S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Lane
authors.forename: A V
authors.initials: AV
authors.lastname: Spigelman
mesh_terms: D002924:Ciliary Body / Q000601:surgery*; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D008722:Methods; D011379:Prognosis; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012590:Sclera / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014792:Visual Acuity