Suture fixation technique for a single-piece foldable closed-loop intraocular lens.
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.
Park
Chang Hyun
CH
Department of Ophthalmology, Soonchunhyang University Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
Lee
Sung Jin
SJ
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
D000180:Acrylic Resins; D011126:Polypropylenes