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Abstract
Intrascleral sutureless intraocular lens (IOL) fixation utilizes direct haptic fixation within the sclera in eyes with deficient capsular support. This has advantages of long-term stability, good control of tilt and decentration, and lesser pseudophakodonesis. This review summarizes various techniques for intrascleral haptic fixation, results, complications, adaptations in special situations, modifications of the technique, combination surgeries, and intrascleral capsular bag fixation techniques (glued capsular hook). Copyright 2017 Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology.Keywords: aphakia; glued IOL; intrascleral sutureless IOL fixation; secondary IOL; subluxation
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Year: 2017 PMID: 28726356 DOI: 10.22608/APO.2017158
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Asia Pac J Ophthalmol (Phila) ISSN: 2162-0989