title: [Posterior chamber intraocular lens implantation with one-point scleral fixation in children in long time observation].
abstract: METHODS
  The study included 31 eyes in 31 children in age between 4 and 12 years. One - point suture fixation of PC IOL to the sclera was performed primary, because of partial loss of the posterior capsule support. Poly-propylene suture 10-0 was used for IOL fixation. Rigid PMMA lenses and acrylic were sutured to the edge of incision. The ends of the propylene suture were buried between the 2 edges of the sclera-corneal incision. Incision was closed with 8-0 nylon. Average time of observation was 8.4 years.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Postoperative visual acuity was significantly improved after surgery in each case. Postoperative complications were minimal and not sight-threatening.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This modified technique scleral-fixation of PC IOL implantation in some cases despite defective capsular support, can make up the effective method of surgical treatment without risk of IOL dislocation.
authors.affiliation: Kliniki Okulistyki Instytutu "Pomnik - Centrum Zdrowia Dziecka" w Warszawie.
authors.forename: Krystyna
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kanigowska
authors.forename: Mirosława
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Grałek
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007903:Lens Capsule, Crystalline; D019654:Lens Implantation, Intraocular / Q000379:methods*; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D008297:Male; D019904:Polymethyl Methacrylate / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D057972:Posterior Eye Segment / Q000601:surgery*; D011184:Postoperative Period; D012029:Refraction, Ocular; D012590:Sclera / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014792:Visual Acuity
chemical_list: D019904:Polymethyl Methacrylate