The "sandwich technique" for iris-fixated phakic intraocular lens implantation.
OBJECTIVE
To describe a new technique of implantation of the Artisan/Verisyse phakic intraocular lens (PIOL).


METHODS
After PIOL insertion into the anterior chamber, a bolus of a high viscosity ophthalmic viscosurgical device (OVD) is placed over the optic, separating it widely from the endothelium.


RESULTS
The technique decreases the chance of endothelial damage during enclavation.


CONCLUSIONS
A bolus of a high viscosity OVD placed on the anterior surface of the Artisan/Verisyse PIOL may make enclavation safer.
Tehrani
Mana
M
Department of Ophthalmology, Johannes-Gutenberg-University, Mainz, Germany. tehrani@augen.klinik.uni-mainz.de
Dick
H Burkhard
HB
D000867:Anterior Chamber; D006801:Humans; D007498:Iris / Q000601:surgery*; D019654:Lens Implantation, Intraocular / Q000379:methods*; D054140:Refractive Surgical Procedures; D013536:Suture Techniques