title: A simplified technique for stable transscleral suture fixation of posterior chamber intraocular lenses.
abstract: We describe a technique for implanting ciliary sulcus posterior chamber intraocular lenses (PCIOLs). This technique uses radial keratotomy (RK) markers to facilitate PCIOL centration, 2-point scleral suture fixation for each haptic to prevent PCIOL tilt, and partial thickness sclerotomies to prevent suture erosion. Postoperative results of 20 eyes with PCIOLs sutured to the ciliary sulcus were reviewed. Suture placement was determined using a Mendez degree gauge with Bores axis marker (Katena USA, Denville, NJ). Two-point scleral suture fixation without a scleral flap was used for each haptic. Average follow-up was 17.1 months. Postoperative best corrected visual acuity was 20/40 or better in 95% of eyes. Average best-corrected post-operative visual acuity was 20/29. One patient with a previous retinal disease lost 3 lines of visual acuity. This technique results in excellent postoperative visual acuity without PCIOL decentration, tilt, or suture erosion.
authors.affiliation: Krieger Eye Institute, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, MD 21215, USA.
authors.forename: K D
authors.initials: KD
authors.lastname: Epley
authors.forename: E S
authors.initials: ES
authors.lastname: Levine
authors.forename: H R
authors.initials: HR
authors.lastname: Katz
mesh_terms: D001036:Aphakia, Postcataract / Q000601:surgery; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D019654:Lens Implantation, Intraocular / Q000379:methods*; D012590:Sclera / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014792:Visual Acuity