title: [Implantation of posterior chamber lenses with trans-scleral fixation].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The aim of this study is the presentation of our experiences in implantations of posterior chamber lenses with transscleral fixation.
  
  
  METHODS
  The surgery was performed in 66 patients (66 eyes) using modified technique described by Lindquist et al. Primary implantations were performed in 53% subjects, in the remaining secondary implantations.
  
  
  RESULTS
  After surgery we achieved visual acuity improvement in 80.3%, good visual acuity (0.5-1.0) in 68.4% of subjects. The main postoperative complications were: deformation of the pupil and decompensation of corneal endothelium.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Implantation of posterior chamber lenses with transscleral fixation is preferable (alternatively for anterior chamber lenses) in young patients as well as in subjects with glaucoma, elevated intraocular pressure, iris coloboma and corneal problems.
authors.affiliation: Katedry i Kliniki Okulistyki (WS) PAM w Szczecinie.
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Palacz
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Lubiński
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Barnyk
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D019654:Lens Implantation, Intraocular / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012590:Sclera / Q000601:surgery*; D016707:Tissue Fixation / Q000379:methods*