Implantation of posterior chamber lens in the absence of capsular and zonular support.
We have developed surgical techniques for implanting a posterior chamber lens in the absence of capsular and zonular support by securing both haptics of the posterior chamber lens to the sclera at the ciliary sulcus with 10-0 prolene suture. These techniques have been successfully performed and have produced good visual results in six monocularly aphakic patients who had contact lens intolerance and/or contraindications to anterior chamber lens implantations. In consideration of the high incidence and the great variety of complications associated with anterior chamber lenses, these newly developed surgical techniques will be a useful alternative to anterior chamber lenses, even in patients who do not have definite contraindications to anterior chamber lens implantations.
Hu
B V
BV
Kresge Eye Institute, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI 48201.
Shin
D H
DH
Gibbs
K A
KA
Hong
Y J
YJ
D006801:Humans; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D013536:Suture Techniques