title: Suture fixation technique for a single-piece foldable closed-loop intraocular lens.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  We describe a suture fixation technique for a single-piece foldable acrylic closed-loop intraocular lens (IOL) (C-flex, Rayner).
  
  
  METHODS
  In our experimental model analyzing the stability of acrylic haptics, we confirmed that the IOL could be in counterpoise without tilt using only a two-point fixation. This new surgical technique was performed in seven patients.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The unique haptic design allows easy and secure suture fixation. The clinical outcomes were encouraging.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  It is conceivable that better stabilization can be achieved by the broad arc of distal haptic-tissue contact, in addition to suture fixation, using our surgical technique with the C-flex IOL.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Soonchunhyang University Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Chang Hyun
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Park
authors.forename: Sung Jin
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Lee
mesh_terms: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D019654:Lens Implantation, Intraocular / Q000379:methods*; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011126:Polypropylenes; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013537:Sutures; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014792:Visual Acuity; D014821:Vitrectomy
chemical_list: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D011126:Polypropylenes