title: Simplifying scleral fixation of posterior chamber intraocular lenses.
abstract: We describe a surgical modification for primary scleral fixation of posterior chamber intraocular lenses. The technique keeps intraocular surgical manipulation at a minimum and allows fixation of the lens during accidental rupture of the posterior lens capsule.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalamology, School of Medicine of Ribeirao Preto-USP, Brazil.
authors.forename: F C
authors.initials: FC
authors.lastname: Guimarães
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Stabile
authors.forename: A A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Velasco e Cruz
mesh_terms: D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D012590:Sclera / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques