Posterior chamber intraocular lens implantation with one-point scleral fixation in children in long time observation
Kanigowska, K.; Grałek, Mława.
Klinika Oczna 113(1-3): 19-21
2011
ISSN/ISBN: 0023-2157 PMID: 21853944 Document Number: 653960
The study included 31 eyes in 31 children in age between 4 and 12 years. One - point suture fixation of PC IOL to the sclera was performed primary, because of partial loss of the posterior capsule support. Poly-propylene suture 10-0 was used for IOL fixation. Rigid PMMA lenses and acrylic were sutured to the edge of incision. The ends of the propylene suture were buried between the 2 edges of the sclera-corneal incision. Incision was closed with 8-0 nylon. Average time of observation was 8.4 years. Postoperative visual acuity was significantly improved after surgery in each case. Postoperative complications were minimal and not sight-threatening. This modified technique scleral-fixation of PC IOL implantation in some cases despite defective capsular support, can make up the effective method of surgical treatment without risk of IOL dislocation.