Open AccessResults with a modified method for scleral suturing of intraocular lenses
Author(s) -
Behndig Anders
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
acta ophthalmologica scandinavica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1600-0420
pISSN - 1395-3907
DOI - 10.1034/j.1600-0420.2002.800104.x
Subject(s) - medicine , intraocular lenses , ophthalmology , astigmatism , visual acuity , surgery , sclera , intraocular lens , optics , physics
. Purpose / methods: The long‐term results obtained by a modified method of scleral suturing of posterior chamber lenses (PCLs) (Behndig & Otto 1997) were retrospectively registered and evaluated. Forty‐four patients with insufficient capsular support for ordinary PCL implantation were included. Mean follow‐up time was 13.1 ± 6.4 months and registered parameters included visual acuity, deviation from planned refractive outcome, induced astigmatism, and complications.Results / conclusions:The results were comparable to those reported earlier for this type of surgery. It has previously been stated that scleral suturing of posterior chamber lenses is a safe procedure with good long‐term results. This modified method produces comparable results while being more surgically simple and reproducible.