Results with a modified method for scleral suturing of intraocular lenses.
OBJECTIVE
The long-term results obtained by a modified method of scleral suturing of posterior chamber lenses (PCLs) (Behndig & Otto 1997) were retrospectively registered and evaluated. Forty-four patients with insufficient capsular support for ordinary PCL implantation were included. Mean follow-up time was 13.1 +/- 6.4 months and registered parameters included visual acuity, deviation from planned refractive outcome, induced astigmatism, and complications.


CONCLUSIONS
The results were comparable to those reported earlier for this type of surgery. It has previously been stated that scleral suturing of posterior chamber lenses is a safe procedure with good long-term results. This modified method produces comparable results while being more surgically simple and reproducible.
Behndig
Anders
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Department of Clinical Science/Ophthalmology, Umeå University Hospital, SE-901 85 Umeå, Sweden. anders_behndig@hotmail.com
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002387:Cataract Extraction; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D019654:Lens Implantation, Intraocular / Q000379:methods*; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012590:Sclera / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014792:Visual Acuity