Sutured intraocular lens placement in aphakic post-vitrectomy eyes via small-incision surgery
Received 18 February 2009; received in revised form 6 April 2009; accepted 11 April 2009.
A technique for placing a sutured intraocular lens (IOL) in post-vitrectomy eyes is described. A foldable acrylic IOL (Akreos) is sutured to the sclera with 4-point fixation via a standard cataract incision, avoiding the large incision needed for nonfoldable IOLs, which would represent extra risk in eyes with no internal support. Postoperative results in 2 cases were significant for quick recovery and minimal complications.
From the Vision Quest Surgical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
Corresponding author: Oren Fass, MD, 5421 La Sierra Drive, Dallas, Texas 75231, USA.
Neither author has a financial or proprietary interest in any material or method mentioned.
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