Original three-point fixation technique for sutured posterior chamber intraocular lens.
OBJECTIVE
In order to avoid the complications associated with posterior chamber intraocular lens (IOL) scleral fixation, the authors have developed an original surgical technique by which the IOL is secured at the ciliary sulcus by suturing the haptics to the sclera in three points (at the 3, 5 and 9 o'clock positions). This technique was utilized for secondary IOL implantation in 21 aphakic eyes. The mean follow-up was 18 months, range 6-28 months.


RESULTS
All eyes that underwent secondary implants had equal or better visual acuity postoperatively; none developed serious intra- or postoperative complications. No tilt or decentration of the IOL was observed postoperatively.


CONCLUSIONS
The technique described appeared easy to perform and produced good visual outcomes with stable transscleral fixation of the IOL.
Beltrame
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Department of Ophthalmology, Hospital of San Donà di Piave, Venezia, Italy. gdriuss@tin.it
Driussi
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GB
Salvetat
M L
ML
Chizzolini
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M
Scuderi
B
B
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001036:Aphakia, Postcataract / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D002924:Ciliary Body / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D019654:Lens Implantation, Intraocular / Q000379:methods*; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D008875:Middle Aged; D018918:Phacoemulsification; D019904:Polymethyl Methacrylate; D011126:Polypropylenes; D012590:Sclera / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013537:Sutures; D014792:Visual Acuity
D011126:Polypropylenes; D019904:Polymethyl Methacrylate