| Literature DB >> 11033388 |
H J Koh1, C Y Kim, S J Lim, O W Kwon.
Abstract
Several techniques are used to reposition dislocated intraocular lenses (IOLs). Most place a suture loop around the end of the haptic. However, in cases of a dislocated capsular bag containing the IOL, a dislocated IOL with a large haptic, or a miotic pupil, it is not easy to see the haptic ends to place the suture loop. We describe a scleral fixation technique that uses 2 corneal tunnels. A double-armed 10-0 polypropylene suture loop can be introduced through 1 corneal tunnel and placed around any accessible part of the haptic with the help of a bent 26 gauge needle. This modified technique is an easy and effective way to reposition the IOL.Entities:
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Year: 2000 PMID: 11033388 DOI: 10.1016/s0886-3350(00)00477-6
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Cataract Refract Surg ISSN: 0886-3350 Impact factor: 3.351