title: Handshake technique for glued intrascleral haptic fixation of a posterior chamber intraocular lens.
abstract: We describe a technique for easy externalization of the haptics for glued intrascleral fixation of a posterior chamber intraocular lens (IOL). The "handshake" technique is a modification of the glued-IOL procedure in which the IOL haptic is bimanually transferred from one glued IOL forceps to another under direct visualization in the pupillary plane. The modification provides better intraocular maneuverability throughout the surgery and extends applicability of the technique to challenging cases that require haptic manipulation, such as IOL drop and haptic slippage. It also provides the intraoperative advantage of a well-formed globe throughout the surgery.
authors.affiliation: Dr. Agarwal's Eye Hospital and Eye Research Centre, Chennai, India. dragarwal@vsnl.com
authors.forename: Amar
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Agarwal
authors.forename: Soosan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Jacob
authors.forename: Dhivya Ashok
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Kumar
authors.forename: Ashvin
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Agarwal
authors.forename: Smita
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Narasimhan
authors.forename: Athiya
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Agarwal
mesh_terms: D002387:Cataract Extraction; D015718:Fibrin Tissue Adhesive / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D019654:Lens Implantation, Intraocular / Q000379:methods*; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D012590:Sclera / Q000187:drug effects*; D014014:Tissue Adhesives / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D015718:Fibrin Tissue Adhesive; D014014:Tissue Adhesives