Scleral fixation of standard capsular tension ring and in-the-bag intraocular lens implantation in patients with severe lens subluxation.
The authors introduce a new technique for scleral fixation using a standard capsular tension ring for in-the-bag use in patients with a lens dislocated by more than 180°. Three patients with zonulysis and phacodonesis underwent surgery with this technique, and all of the patients showed stable maintenance in visual acuity after an average of 22.7 months (range: 14 to 30 months) of follow-up. None of them showed any serious postoperative complications. This technique appears to be safe and effective in terms of lens stability and visual rehabilitation.
Jeil Eye Center, Suwon, Korea.
Kyoung Tak
KT
Ma
Ji Hyun
JH
Kim
Na Rae
NR
Kim
Dong Su
DS
Jang
Gong Je
GJ
Seong
Chan Yun
CY
Kim
D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D019654:Lens Implantation, Intraocular / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D007906:Lens Subluxation / Q000601:surgery*; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012590:Sclera / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome