Florian N Balta1. 1. Department of Ophthalmology, Bucharest Eye Hospital and Clinic, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania. fbalta@xnet.ro <fbalta@xnet.ro>
Abstract
PURPOSE: To describe a repositioning technique of a subluxated scleral-fixated rigid intraocular lens (IOL) with haptic holes in eyes with complete or anterior vitrectomy. DESIGN: Interventional case series. METHODS: Using a two-port pars plana vitrectomy, a 10-0 polypropylene suture with the free end fixated to a haptic hole cut from another artificial IOL is passed through a paracentesis, then through the hole of the haptic luxated in the vitreous cavity. It is then reanchored at the sclera, repositioning the IOL. RESULTS: In the two eyes, visual acuity was restored to pre-subluxation levels. During 6-month follow-up, anatomic and functional results were stable, and there were no complications. CONCLUSIONS: This technique enables repositioning of a subluxated, previously sutured rigid IOL without externalization of the lens or haptics and with good results.
PURPOSE: To describe a repositioning technique of a subluxated scleral-fixated rigid intraocular lens (IOL) with haptic holes in eyes with complete or anterior vitrectomy. DESIGN: Interventional case series. METHODS: Using a two-port pars plana vitrectomy, a 10-0 polypropylene suture with the free end fixated to a haptic hole cut from another artificial IOL is passed through a paracentesis, then through the hole of the haptic luxated in the vitreous cavity. It is then reanchored at the sclera, repositioning the IOL. RESULTS: In the two eyes, visual acuity was restored to pre-subluxation levels. During 6-month follow-up, anatomic and functional results were stable, and there were no complications. CONCLUSIONS: This technique enables repositioning of a subluxated, previously sutured rigid IOL without externalization of the lens or haptics and with good results.