Simplifying scleral fixation of posterior chamber intraocular lenses.
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.
Guimarães
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Department of Ophthalamology, School of Medicine of Ribeirao Preto-USP, Brazil.
Stabile
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Velasco e Cruz
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D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D012590:Sclera / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques