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Sutureless intrascleral fixation of a custom-tailored iris prosthesis with an intraocular lens

Authors :
Patrick Gooi
Joshua C. Teichman
Iqbal Ike K. Ahmed
Source :
Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. 40:1759-1763
Publication Year :
2014
Publisher :
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), 2014.

Abstract

We describe a technique for sutureless intrascleral fixation of a 3-piece intraocular lens (IOL) and custom silicone iris prosthesis complex to address the optical and functional issues of aphakia and aniridia, as well as to restore excellent cosmesis. The 3-piece IOL is anchored to the iris prosthesis using the belt-loop technique. We believe the intrascleral haptic fixation is overall a more robust fixation method in patients with aphakia and aniridia, who are often younger and require a long-lasting anterior segment reconstruction. Financial Disclosure Dr. Ahmed is a consultant to Alcon Laboratories, Inc., and Abbott Medical Optics, Inc. No other author has a financial or proprietary interest in any material or method mentioned.

Details

ISSN :
08863350
Volume :
40
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....94084a1799e0f7dabd84c914284a324a