Posterior Chamber Scleral Fixation of Intraocular Lenses in Post-Vitrectomised Aphakic Eyes

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research : JCDR
Francis Kwasi ObengNikhil Sahajpal

Abstract

The best method of aphakia correction is in the bag implantation of Posterior Chamber Intraocular Lens (PCIOL). When this ideal procedure is not possible due to lack of integrity of posterior capsule or zonules, the other alternatives are broadly categorized into two: extraocular and intraocular. Whereas, the former includes contact lenses and aphakic glasses, the latter ones are further divided into anterior and posterior chamber methods. Anterior Chamber Intraocular Lenses (ACIOL) can be with or without iris claw. At the posterior chamber, fixation of the lenses can be with glue or sutures. When there is combined Pars Plana Vitrectomy (PPV) and lensectomy or if the indication of PPV is dropped nucleus or intraocular lens, a modality of aphakia correction should be devised. Posterior Chamber Scleral Fixation of Intraocular Lenses (PCSFIOL) with sutures is a preferred method because of its low complication profile. However, data on correction of aphakia after combined PPV and lensectomy is limited. To fill in this gap in knowledge, we evaluated the secondary PCSFIOL in aphakic eyes after previous PPV and lensectomy. To assess the outcome and complication profile of a large series of patients who underwent secondary PCSFIOL impl...Continue Reading

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