title: Scleral fixation in eyes with loss of capsule or zonule support.
abstract: We describe a new scleral fixation technique for posterior chamber intraocular lens (IOL) implantation in eyes with partial or total loss of the posterior capsule or zonule support. This technique uses a scleral incision that can be completed in less time than a conventional scleral flap and prevents unnecessary trauma to the eye. A double-thread, 10-0 polypropylene suture loop is introduced once through a scleral layer pathway inside the eye. The free ends of the polypropylene suture are buried between the 2 edges of the scleral incision. This technique was used in 15 eyes, with a follow-up of 6 to 30 months. Complications included iris capture, irregular pupil, hyphema, vitreous hemorrhage, choroidal hemorrhage, localized peripheral anterior synechias, and retinal detachment. The mean postoperative visual acuity was 20/40 at the last follow-up. This modified technique is an easy and effective way to achieve scleral fixation of the IOL.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, San João University Hospital. manuelmp@portugalmail.pt
authors.forename: Manuel
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Monteiro
authors.forename: Antonio
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Marinho
authors.forename: Salgado
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Borges
authors.forename: Lucas
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Ribeiro
authors.forename: Castro
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Correia
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D007903:Lens Capsule, Crystalline / Q000473:pathology*; D019654:Lens Implantation, Intraocular / Q000379:methods*; D008022:Ligaments / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011126:Polypropylenes; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012590:Sclera / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013537:Sutures
chemical_list: D011126:Polypropylenes