AUTHOR=Ye Hongfei , Zhang Shiguang , Mi Wei , Fei Ping , Zhao Peiquan 

TITLE=One-Year Outcomes of Modified Technique for Scleral Fixation of a Three-Piece Intraocular Lens Without Conjunctival Opening

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Medicine

VOLUME=Volume 9 - 2022

YEAR=2022

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/medicine/articles/10.3389/fmed.2022.856800

DOI=10.3389/fmed.2022.856800

ISSN=2296-858X

ABSTRACT=Purpose: To present the one-year follow-up of a modified technique for scleral fixation of three-piece intraocular lens (IOL) without conjunctival incision. 

Methods: A retrospective chart review of a consecutive series of 10 eyes of 9 patients who underwent scleral IOL fixation using the modified technique was performed. Data were collected 1 year after surgery for all patients. 

Results: The range of follow-up time was between 1 year to 31 months. At the last follow-up point, the IOL was well-positioned and the visual acuity was good (as limited by primary disease). Short-term complications included pupillary IOL capture (n=1) and decreased intraocular pressure (n=1), no long-term complications were observed. 

Conclusion: Outcomes data support this technique as a viable option for management of secondary IOL fixation with flexible usage of more designs of IOLs.