Transcleral ciliary sulcus fixation of posterior chamber intraocular lens implants.
We present our results of transcleral ciliary sulcus fixation of posterior chamber intraocular lens implants (IOL) in IOL exchange cases, secondary implants, and complicated cataract extractions. Follow-up data are presented on a total of 19 patients. The technique is facilitated by using a long needle attaching 10-0 prolene suture to both haptics of an all polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) posterior chamber intraocular lens implant (PCL). Our early results show that the procedure is safe and predictable.
Agapitos
P J
PJ
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Minnesota Hospital, Minneapolis 55455.
Lindstrom
R L
RL
D002387:Cataract Extraction; D002924:Ciliary Body; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D012086:Reoperation; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013536:Suture Techniques