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Alsirhy E, Alanazi T, Alghamdi N, Alorainy J, Alanzan A, Alwadani S. A Modification on Hoffman's Pocket Technique With Scleral Fixation of Intraocular Lens (IOL), Case Series of Unique Scenarios. Case Rep Ophthalmol Med 2024; 2024:7479123. [PMID: 39444515 PMCID: PMC11498990 DOI: 10.1155/2024/7479123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2024] [Revised: 06/11/2024] [Accepted: 09/04/2024] [Indexed: 10/25/2024] Open
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Purpose: The purpose of this study is to present our experience with Hoffman's SFIOL using double-armed Gore-Tex sutures (polytetrafluoroethylene) instead of 9.0 polypropylene suture method in four cases. Observation: In this case series article, we present our experience with Hoffman's SFIOL using double-armed Gore-Tex sutures (polytetrafluoroethylene) instead of 9.0 polypropylene sutures; the postoperative evaluation revealed well-centered IOL which did not exhibit any signs of instability in all four eyes, demonstrating a successful surgical outcome without observed complications. Conclusions and Importance: Hoffman's SFIOL using double-armed Gore-Tex could be safe and effective methods for cases with no adequate capsular support for the IOL implantation. Compared to prolene suture, Gore-Tex gives more tensile strength and requires less manipulation during surgery minimizing postoperative inflammation which could be a valuable option in the nearby future for similar cases.
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- Ehab Alsirhy
- Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Chen H, Jin J, Yang G, Yu J, Wang C, Mao J, Shen L, Chen Y. Adjustable flanged technique for secondary implantation of four-point scleral‑fixated posterior chamber intraocular lenses using two parallel 6-0 polyglactin sutures. BMC Ophthalmol 2024; 24:394. [PMID: 39232692 PMCID: PMC11373251 DOI: 10.1186/s12886-024-03652-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2024] [Accepted: 08/20/2024] [Indexed: 09/06/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE To assess the efficacy and safety of using the adjustable flanged technique for secondary implantation of four-point scleral‑fixated posterior chamber intraocular lenses with two parallel 6-0 polyglactin sutures. METHODS Two parallel 6-0 polyglactin sutures were passed separately through the two haptics on the horizontal line of the 4-haptic IOL. The four externalized sutures were then trimmed and cauterized to form flanges. The best corrected visual acuity, intraocular pressure, and complications in all patients were observed and recorded. RESULTS The flanged technique using two parallel 6-0 polyglactin sutures was applied to 14 aphakic eyes. The average preoperative best corrected visual acuity was 1.00 ± 0.88 LogMAR (Snellen 20/200), which improved to 0.42 ± 0.38 LogMAR (Snellen 20/48) at the final follow-up (P = 0.004). None of the patients experienced vitreous hemorrhage, low intraocular pressure, or issues with exposed or broken sutures. CONCLUSION The simplicity of the technique, along with its ability to accommodate adjustments post-implantation, allows for optimal positioning and reduces risks like IOL tilt or dislocation. Overall, this is a promising approach to secondary IOL implantation, with potential benefits for both patient outcomes and surgical efficiency.
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- Huan Chen
- Center for Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- The First People's Hospital of Pinghu, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, China
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- Center for Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Center for Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Center for Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Center for Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Center for Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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- Center for Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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Ghalibafan S, Cai LZ, Chou BG, Patel NA, Shaheen A, Yannuzzi NA. Cross-Sectional Survey of Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship Training in Secondary Intraocular Lens Placement. JOURNAL OF VITREORETINAL DISEASES 2024; 8:565-570. [PMID: 39323898 PMCID: PMC11421394 DOI: 10.1177/24741264241261440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/27/2024]
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Purpose: To assess current trends in vitreoretinal surgical fellowship training for placement of secondary intraocular lenses (IOLs). Methods: A cross-sectional survey was administered to vitreoretinal surgical fellowship graduates who completed their program between 2019 and 2023. Results: Completed responses were obtained from 70 (22.5%) of 311 eligible recipients. Training settings included academic (80%), hybrid academic/private practice (15%), and private practice (5%). During their fellowship, the majority of respondents reported 10 or fewer cases using anterior chamber (AC) IOLs (69%), 5 to 50 cases using scleral-sutured IOLs (64%), and 5 to 25 cases using sutureless scleral-fixated IOLs (52%). Most fellows (79%) did not have exposure to iris-fixated IOL placement during fellowship training. The Akreos AO60 (78%) and Envista MX60 (10%) IOLs were the most common choice for scleral-sutured placement. Most fellows (67%) placed fewer than 10 secondary IOLs through scleral tunnels. Overall, scleral-sutured IOL placement (Akreos Gore-Tex [polytetrafluoroethylene] sutured, 49%) and scleral-fixated IOLs (modified Yamane, 45%) were the preferred and most comfortable surgical techniques for recent graduates after completing training. There was a significant association between surgical case volume during fellowship training and self-reported competency for each type of secondary IOL (P ≤ .005). Conclusions: The majority of vitreoretinal surgical fellows receive limited training in the placement of AC IOLs or construction of scleral tunnels during their fellowship. Aligned with their experience during fellowship, recent graduates generally prefer implanting scleral-fixated or scleral-sutured IOLs. Analysis of trainees' exposure to various techniques and postgraduate surgical preferences may identify areas for improvement in surgical education.
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- Seyyedehfatemeh Ghalibafan
- Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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Baur ID, Winkelmann I, Albrecht M, Botros Y, Auffarth GU, Khoramnia R. [Correction of aphakia in cases of insufficient capsular bag stability]. DIE OPHTHALMOLOGIE 2024:10.1007/s00347-024-02097-3. [PMID: 39172164 DOI: 10.1007/s00347-024-02097-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2024] [Revised: 07/18/2024] [Accepted: 07/23/2024] [Indexed: 08/23/2024]
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A variety of situations can lead to the need for an alternative method of intraocular lens (IOL) fixation if implantation in the capsular bag is not possible. Depending on the situation, sulcus-fixated IOLs, iris-fixated IOLs (IFIOLs) and scleral-fixated IOLs (SFIOLs) are available. With SFIOLs, a distinction is made between suture-fixated and sutureless-fixated techniques. This paper summarizes the advantages and disadvantages of the different approaches, including the newer methods of sutureless SFIOLs. The decision on a specific approach in the individual case depends on both the individual circumstances of the patient and the experience of the surgeon.
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- Isabella D Baur
- Augenklinik des Universitätsklinikums Augsburg, Stenglinstr. 2, 86156, Augsburg, Deutschland
- Augenklinik, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Augenklinik des Universitätsklinikums Augsburg, Stenglinstr. 2, 86156, Augsburg, Deutschland
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- Augenklinik, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Augenklinik des Universitätsklinikums Augsburg, Stenglinstr. 2, 86156, Augsburg, Deutschland
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- Augenklinik, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Augenklinik, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Deutschland.
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Kaufmann GT, Gupta O, Yu J, Nguyen M, Lee CY, Achuck K, Hsu J, Ho A, Regillo C, Garg S, Klufas MA, Mehta S, Xu D, Cohen M, Yonekawa Y, Kuriyan A, Starr MR. VITREORETINAL OUTCOMES FOLLOWING SECONDARY INTRAOCULAR LENS IMPLANTATION WITH PARS PLANA VITRECTOMY. Retina 2024; 44:1337-1343. [PMID: 39047127 DOI: 10.1097/iae.0000000000004139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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BACKGROUND Retrospective cohort study of 561 adult patients undergoing secondary intraocular lens (IOL) implantation by vitreoretinal surgeons at a single institution from April 2015 to December 2020. METHODS Patient historical factors, intraoperative/postoperative complications, and outcomes of IOL type (anterior chamber IOL versus scleral sutured IOL versus scleral fixated IOL versus. sulcus) were assessed. Primary outcomes were rates of postoperative retinal tears and rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. Secondary outcomes were rates of intraoperative endolaser, intraoperative retinal tear, and further IOL surgery. RESULTS The incidence of intraoperative retinal tears was 7.3% and not significantly different between techniques. Rates of intraoperative endolaser use were 17.5% among all techniques and not significantly different between techniques. Rates of postoperative retinal tear were low (0%-2.7%). Rates of postoperative rhegmatogenous retinal detachment were not significantly different between techniques (anterior chamber IOL 9/198 [4.5%], SFIOL 1/54 [1.9%], scleral sutured IOL 14/274 [5.1%], sulcus 2/35 [5.7%], total 26/561 [4.6%], P = 0.79). Rates of repeat IOL surgery trended higher in sulcus lenses (anterior chamber IOL 5/198 [2.5%], SFIOL 4/54 [7.4%], scleral sutured IOL 16/274 [5.8%], sulcus 5/35 [14.3%], total 30/561 [5.3%], P = 0.12). CONCLUSION Intraoperative endolaser use and intraoperative retinal tear are not uncommon in secondary IOL surgery and underscore the importance of careful vitreoretinal management among these patients.
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- The Retina Service, Wills Eye Hospital, Mid Atlantic Retina, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and
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- The Retina Service, Wills Eye Hospital, Mid Atlantic Retina, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and
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- The Retina Service, Wills Eye Hospital, Mid Atlantic Retina, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and
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- The Retina Service, Wills Eye Hospital, Mid Atlantic Retina, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and
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- The Retina Service, Wills Eye Hospital, Mid Atlantic Retina, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and
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- The Retina Service, Wills Eye Hospital, Mid Atlantic Retina, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and
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- The Retina Service, Wills Eye Hospital, Mid Atlantic Retina, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and
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- The Retina Service, Wills Eye Hospital, Mid Atlantic Retina, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and
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- The Retina Service, Wills Eye Hospital, Mid Atlantic Retina, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and
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- The Retina Service, Wills Eye Hospital, Mid Atlantic Retina, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and
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- The Retina Service, Wills Eye Hospital, Mid Atlantic Retina, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and
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- The Retina Service, Wills Eye Hospital, Mid Atlantic Retina, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and
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- The Retina Service, Wills Eye Hospital, Mid Atlantic Retina, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and
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- The Retina Service, Wills Eye Hospital, Mid Atlantic Retina, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and
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- The Retina Service, Wills Eye Hospital, Mid Atlantic Retina, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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Madhivanan N, Nivean PD, Singh V, Singh H, Arthi M, Madanagopalan VG. Long term surgical results and safety profile of the novel CM T Flex scleral fixated intraocular lens. Int Ophthalmol 2024; 44:327. [PMID: 38997613 DOI: 10.1007/s10792-024-03167-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2024] [Accepted: 06/15/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024]
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PURPOSE To report the long term visual outcomes and complications with use of the novel CM-T Flex scleral fixated intraocular lens (CMT-SFIOL). MATERIALS AND METHODS 116 eyes that underwent CMT-SFIOL were reviewed and 57 eyes with CMT-SFIOL that completed a 2-year follow-up were included. Main outcome measures noted were best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and complications. Postoperatively, follow-ups were done at 1 week (1w), 1 month (1 m), 1 year (1y) and 2-year (2y) intervals. RESULTS 40 (70.17%) of 57 eyes received CMT-SFIOL for surgical aphakia. Mean follow up was 39.77 ± 8.44 months. BCVA for distance & near improved from 1.26 ± 0.84 to 0.76 ± 0.77, 0.50 ± 0.72 and 0.51 ± 0.73 & 1.28 ± 0.58 to 0.98 ± 0.49, 0.92 ± 0.44 and 0.89 ± 0.40 at 1 m, 1y and 2y respectively (p < 0.001 for all). At 1w, 10 eyes (17.54%) had corneal edema (CE) and 8 eyes (14.03%) had anterior chamber (AC) reaction. Two eyes (3.50%) had IOP > 30 mm Hg and 1 eye (1.75%) had vitreous hemorrhage (VH). At 1 m, 3 eyes (5.26%) had CE and 5 eyes (8.77%) had AC reaction. Two eyes (3.50%) had IOP > 30 mm Hg and 1 eye (1.75%) had VH. Cystoid macular edema was noted in 3 eyes (5.26%). At 1y and 2y, 2 eyes (3.5%) and 1 eye (1.75%), had CE. No decentration, dislocation, haptic exposure or retinal detachment was noted. No eyes required resurgery. CONCLUSION CM-T Flex SFIOL is an effective method to correct aphakia, with reliable and safe long-term results.
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- Nivean Madhivanan
- Cataract and Vitreoretinal Services, MN Eye Hospital, Chennai, India.
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- Vitreoretinal Services, Sohan Singh Eye Hospital, Amritsar, India
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- Vitreoretinal Services, Sohan Singh Eye Hospital, Amritsar, India
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- Cataract Services, JB Eye Hospital, Salem, India
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Mahmoudzadeh R, Oh GJ, Patel N, Patel SN, Tien T, Xu D, Finklea BD, Gupta OP, Ayres BD, Khan MA. Pars plana vitrectomy and scleral-fixated intraocular lenses: comparison of Gore-Tex suture and flanged intrascleral haptic fixation techniques. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY 2024:S0008-4182(24)00138-8. [PMID: 38815959 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjo.2024.05.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2023] [Revised: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To compare clinical outcomes of combined pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) and secondary scleral fixation of an intraocular lens (IOL) using Gore-Tex suture versus flanged intrascleral haptic fixation (FIHF) using double needles. DESIGN Single-centre retrospective cohort series. PARTICIPANTS Eyes undergoing PPV with simultaneous scleral fixation of an IOL. METHOD Eyes that underwent fixation of a Bausch & Lomb Akreos AO60 or enVista MX60E IOL using Gore-Tex suture or a Tecnis ZA9003 or Zeiss CT LUCIA 602 IOL using FIHF were included. The primary outcome was change from baseline visual acuity to postoperative month 3. Secondary outcomes included deviation from refractive target aim and rates of postoperative complications. RESULTS Seventy-nine eyes of 72 patients were included. Mean (±SD) follow-up was 16 ± 10.5 months (range, 4.5-45.2 months). Fifty-three eyes (67.1%) underwent Gore-Tex suture fixation, and 26 eyes (32.9%) underwent FIHF. Across all eyes, mean visual acuity improved from 1.30 ± 0.74 logMAR (20/399 Snellen equivalent) preoperatively to 0.36 ± 0.36 logMAR (20/45 Snellen equivalent) at 3 months (p < 0.001). No difference in visual acuity at month 3 was noted between the 2 techniques (p = 0.34). Mean deviation from refractive target aim was not significantly different between the Gore-Tex and FIHF groups (+0.14 ± 1.33 D vs -0.16 ± 0.88 D; p = 0.45). Reoperation rates were similar between groups (2 of 53 eyes in the Gore-Tex group vs 3 of 26 eyes in the FIHF group; p = 0.32). CONCLUSION Combined PPV and scleral fixation of IOLs with Gore-Tex suture and FIHF resulted in similar improvements in visual acuity. No significant differences in refractive outcome and postoperative complication profiles were noted.
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- Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
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- Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
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- Retina Service, Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, PA; Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
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- Cornea Service, Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
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- Retina Service, Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, PA; Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
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- Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA; Cornea Service, Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
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- Retina Service, Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, PA; Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
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- Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA; Cornea Service, Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
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- Retina Service, Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, PA; Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA.
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Zhang C, Palka C, Zhu D, Lai D, Winokur J, Shwani T, DeAngelis MM, Reynolds AL. Clinical Outcomes in Scleral Fixation Secondary Intraocular Lens with Yamane versus Suture Techniques: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Clin Med 2024; 13:3071. [PMID: 38892783 PMCID: PMC11173341 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13113071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2023] [Revised: 03/17/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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Background: The purpose of the study is to compare the visual outcomes and complications of sutured scleral fixation (SSF), a traditional and conservative surgical approach, and the newer and faster Yamane technique for secondary intraocular lens placement. Methods: A literature search was performed on PubMed, Embase, and Scopus on studies published between 1 July 2017 to 29 September 2023. Outcomes analyzed included the final best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) between 3 and 12 months to assess the effectiveness of the procedure, post-operative month (POM) 1 BCVA to assess the speed of visual recovery, endothelial cell count (ECC), absolute refractive error, surgical duration, and complication rates. Additional subgroup analyses were performed based on surgeon experience with the technique. Single-surgeon studies had an average of 26 procedures performed, whereas multiple-surgeon studies averaged only 9 procedures performed; these were then used to delineate surgeon experience. A sample-size weighted mean difference (MD) meta-analysis was performed across all variables using RevMan 5.4.1; p < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Thirteen studies with 737 eyes were included: 406 eyes were included in the SSF group, and 331 eyes were included in the Yamane group. There was no significant difference in the final BCVA between groups in both the single-surgeon versus multiple-surgeon studies (MD = -0.01, 95% CI: [-0.06, 0.04], p = 0.73). In the single-surgeon studies, the BCVA at POM1 was significantly improved in the Yamane group compared to SSF (MD = -0.10, 95% CI: [-0.16, -0.04], p = 0.002). In the multiple-surgeon studies, there was no significant difference in BCVA at POM1 (MD = -0.06, 95% CI: [-0.16, 0.04], p = 0.23). The Yamane group had a shorter surgical duration than SSF in both single-surgeon and multiple-surgeon studies (MD = -24.68, 95% CI: [-35.90, -13.46], p < 0.0001). The ECC, refractive error, and complication rates did not significantly differ amongst all groups. Conclusions: The Yamane technique demonstrated similar long-term visual outcomes and complication rates to the traditional SSF. Visual recovery was significantly faster in the Yamane group in the single-surgeon studies. The operative times were shorter across all Yamane groups. Based on these findings, it is advisable to consider the Yamane technique as a viable, and perhaps preferable, option for patients requiring secondary IOL placement, alongside traditional SSF methods.
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- Charles Zhang
- Department of Ophthalmology, Ross Eye Institute, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, State University of New York, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA; (C.Z.); (D.L.); (T.S.); (A.L.R.)
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- Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, State University of New York at Buffalo, 955 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA;
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Northwell Health Eye Institute, Great Neck, NY 11021, USA; (D.Z.); (J.W.)
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ross Eye Institute, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, State University of New York, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA; (C.Z.); (D.L.); (T.S.); (A.L.R.)
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Northwell Health Eye Institute, Great Neck, NY 11021, USA; (D.Z.); (J.W.)
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ross Eye Institute, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, State University of New York, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA; (C.Z.); (D.L.); (T.S.); (A.L.R.)
- Neuroscience Graduate Program, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, State University of New York, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ross Eye Institute, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, State University of New York, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA; (C.Z.); (D.L.); (T.S.); (A.L.R.)
- Neuroscience Graduate Program, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, State University of New York, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA
- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Utah School of Medicine, The University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84132, USA
- Department of Population Health Sciences, University of Utah School of Medicine, The University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84132, USA
- Veterans Administration Western New York Healthcare System, Buffalo, NY 14212, USA
- Department of Biochemistry, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, State University of New York, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA
- Genetics, Genomics and Bioinformatics Graduate Program, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, State University of New York, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ross Eye Institute, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, State University of New York, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA; (C.Z.); (D.L.); (T.S.); (A.L.R.)
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Kim DH, Moon DRC, Kang YK, Park DH, Shin JP, Kim DW, Do JR. Case report: Management of recurrent pupillary optic capture with sutureless surgical technique using 7-0 polypropylene flange. Front Med (Lausanne) 2024; 11:1367905. [PMID: 38455477 PMCID: PMC10918005 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2024.1367905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024] Open
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Background To report a novel surgical technique for recurrent pupillary optic capture after flanged intraocular lens (IOL) fixation. Methods In this retrospective case series, we detail our use of two parallel 7-0 polypropylene sutures passed between the iris plane and the optic of scleral-fixated IOL to address pupillary optic capture. Flanges were created using ophthalmic cautery to secure it to the sclera without suture. Results Two eyes with pupillary optic capture underwent a sutureless surgical technique using 7-0 polypropylene flanges. No recurrences of pupillary optic capture were observed during the 1-year follow-up. Conclusion Our sutureless surgical technique using a 7-0 polypropylene flange was an effective, efficient, and less invasive approach for treating recurrent pupillary optic capture.
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- Dong Hyeon Kim
- Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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Chen S, Yuan G, Zhu W, Wang Q, Shi W, Zhang J. Four-Point Scleral Fixation of An Akreos Adapt AO Intraocular Lens Using Double-Strand 9-0 Polypropylene Suture. Retina 2023; 43:2059-2063. [PMID: 35982505 PMCID: PMC10659248 DOI: 10.1097/iae.0000000000003601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2022] [Accepted: 07/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE To report the results of a novel surgical four-point transscleral suture fixation of intraocular lens (IOL) with four hollow haptics using the double-suture technique. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 15 eyes of 15 patients who underwent 4-point transscleral suture fixation of a foldable IOL using the double-suture technique. Preoperative data and follow-up data for at least 4 months were collected for all patients. RESULTS The IOLs were fixed and centered well. The mean preoperative corrected distance visual acuity was 0.70 ± 0.54 logarithm of the minimum angle of resolution (Snellen 20/102), and it improved to 0.29 ± 0.26 logarithm of the minimum angle of resolution (Snellen 20/39) at the final follow-up ( P = 0.001). No vitreous hemorrhage, hypotony, suture breakage, retinal detachment, IOL dislocation, and iris capture was detected during the follow-up period in any of the patients. CONCLUSION We have developed a novel technique for 4-point transscleral suture fixation of IOL using the double-suture technique with 9-0 polypropylene suture. This technique seemed to be safe and it may not require the surgeon to learn any new technique.
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Angsana NC, Wardhana FS, Supanji, Prayogo ME, Sasongko MB. Modified Four-Point Scleral Fixated Sutured Posterior Chamber Intraocular Lens Implantation Using 2 Eyelets Polymethyl Methacrylate Lens and 8-0 Polypropylene Suture. Clin Ophthalmol 2023; 17:3657-3662. [PMID: 38050556 PMCID: PMC10693757 DOI: 10.2147/opth.s426443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/06/2023] Open
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Purpose To present a modified technique of 4-point scleral fixation using polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) 2 eyelets intraocular lens (IOL) with 8-0 polypropylene sutures. Methods A 270-degree conjunctival peritomy is done, and 4 sclerotomies (2 nasal and 2 temporal) are created. Lamellar scleral or clear corneal incision is made at superior site (6 mm wide for sclera or 5.5-6 mm for corneal). A short segment of 8-0 polypropylene is inserted into each eyelet, each thread of the suture is externalized through the sclerotomy site, and the lens is inserted. The suture is tightened evenly, and the knot is rotated and internalized. Scleral incision and conjunctival peritomy are sutured with 8-0 vicryl. Results We have performed this technique in 6 patients with excellent visual outcomes and no reported complications over 1 year of follow-up. This technique has practical advantages including rigid and stable PMMA IOL, high tensile, and slim 8-0 polypropylene suture which is easily internalized and less irritated, and affordable and widely available overall consumables. Conclusion We present a modified 4-point scleral fixation technique for posterior chamber IOL placement using PMMA IOL with 2 eyelets and 8-0 polypropylene as compared to previous studies that used foldable IOL with 4 eyelets and 10-0 polypropylene or Gore-Tex sutures. This procedure has moderate technical complexity, comparable to previously reported techniques with good overall clinical outcomes and several practical advantages, particularly related to the affordability and availability of the consumables.
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- Natalia Christina Angsana
- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada – Sardjito Eye Center, Dr. Sardjito General Hospital, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada – Sardjito Eye Center, Dr. Sardjito General Hospital, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada – Sardjito Eye Center, Dr. Sardjito General Hospital, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Universitas Gadjah Mada Academic Hospital, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada – Sardjito Eye Center, Dr. Sardjito General Hospital, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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Kaufmann GT, Boucher N, Sharma C, Starr MR. Trends in Secondary Intraocular Lens Surgery among Vitreoretinal Surgeons. Ophthalmol Retina 2023; 7:965-971. [PMID: 37453483 DOI: 10.1016/j.oret.2023.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Revised: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To identify changes in secondary lens techniques over time and to determine common complications of each technique. DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. PARTICIPANTS All patients in the database from January 2015 to December 2021 who underwent secondary lens placement (anterior chamber intraocular lens [IOL, ACIOL], scleral-fixated IOL [SFIOL], or scleral-sutured IOL [SSIOL]). METHODS Rates of secondary IOL surgery techniques were analyzed in 3597 participants in a nationwide aggregated electronic health care database using 2-sample independent t tests. Rates of postoperative rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) after secondary IOL surgery were assessed using chi-square test of proportion. Postoperative visual acuity (VA) was assessed using 2-sample independent t tests. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The primary outcome was change in IOL technique over time. Secondary data points examined were the development of postoperative RRD after secondary IOL surgery, VA changes, the development of endophthalmitis, suture erosion, haptic erosion, or corneal edema after IOL surgery. RESULTS Anterior chamber IOL use decreased over the 7-year period from 93% of cases to 36% of cases (P < 0.0001), while SFIOL use increased from 3% to 34% (P < 0.0001) and SSIOL use increased from 4% to 30% (P < 0.0001). Visual acuity increased for each surgical technique (ACIOL: 44.1 vs. 49.2 ETDRS letters, P < 0.001; SFIOL: 48.7 vs. 57.6 letters, P < 0.001; SSIOL: 51.5 vs. 61.2 letters, P < 0.001), with larger VA gains seen in SFIOL and SSIOL use (ACIOL vs. SFIOL, P = 0.004; ACIOL vs. SSIOL, P = 0.002; SFIOL vs. SSIOL, P = 0.64). Average RRD rates did not significantly differ between techniques. Rates of endophthalmitis, haptic erosion, and suture erosion were low and did not significantly differ between techniques. Rates of corneal edema were significantly higher in ACIOL cases (vs. SFIOL, P < 0.0001; vs. SSIOL, P < 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS Rates of ACIOL implantation performed by vitreoretinal surgeons have decreased over time with more vitreoretinal surgeons electing to place either an SFIOL or SSIOL toward the end of the study period; complication profiles among the 3 techniques may be similar. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE(S) Proprietary or commercial disclosure may be found in the Footnotes and Disclosures at the end of this article.
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- Mayo Clinic, Department of Ophthalmology, Rochester, Minnesota.
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Iannetta D, Febbraro S, Valsecchi N, Moramarco A, Fontana L. FIL SSF intraocular lens opacification after pars plana vitrectomy with gas tamponade for traumatic lens luxation and retinal detachment: a case report and literature review. BMC Ophthalmol 2023; 23:383. [PMID: 37743488 PMCID: PMC10519003 DOI: 10.1186/s12886-023-03126-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND To report a case of sutureless scleral-fixated hydrophilic intraocular lens (FIL SSF IOL, Soleko, Italy) opacification following pars plana vitrectomy surgery using sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) for traumatic lens luxation associated with retinal detachment. CASE PRESENTATION A 77-year-old woman was referred to our emergency department after blunt trauma in her right eye. At the ophthalmic evaluation, visual acuity was hand movement, biomicroscopy showed pseudoexfoliation syndrome and a traumatic lens luxation in the vitreous chamber. The patient underwent pars plana vitrectomy, subluxated cataract explantation, and FIL SSF IOL implant. During surgery, an inferior retinal detachment was encountered, requiring 20% SF6 gas tamponade. No adverse events were encountered. One month postoperatively, visual acuity (BCVA) improved to 0,3 logMAR. At the 3-month follow-up, the patient presented with BCVA of 0,5 logMAR, and biomicroscopy showed a minimal IOL opacification. Six months postoperatively, BCVA decreased to 1.0 logMAR, and diffuse, IOL opacification was noted at slit lamp examination. The patient refused any other surgical intervention for IOL exchange. CONCLUSIONS Although hydrophilic IOL opacification gas related is known, to the best of our knowledge, this is the first case reported in the literature of FIL SSF IOL opacification after pars plana vitrectomy with gas tamponade for retinal detachment.
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- Danilo Iannetta
- Ophthalmology Unit, Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Via Pelagio Palagi 9 Bologna, Postal code, 40138, Bologna, Italy.
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- Ophthalmology Unit, Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Via Pelagio Palagi 9 Bologna, Postal code, 40138, Bologna, Italy
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- Ophthalmology Unit, Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Via Pelagio Palagi 9 Bologna, Postal code, 40138, Bologna, Italy
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- Ophthalmology Unit, Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Via Pelagio Palagi 9 Bologna, Postal code, 40138, Bologna, Italy
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- Ophthalmology Unit, Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Via Pelagio Palagi 9 Bologna, Postal code, 40138, Bologna, Italy
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Rao GN, Kumar S, Sinha N, Rath B, Pal A. Outcomes of three-piece rigid scleral fixated intraocular lens implantation in subjects with deficient posterior capsule following complications in manual small incision cataract surgery. Heliyon 2023; 9:e20345. [PMID: 37809659 PMCID: PMC10560066 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e20345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Revised: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023] Open
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Objective To evaluate the surgical visual outcomes of three-piece rigid scleral fixated intraocular lens (SFIOL) implantation in subjects with deficient posterior capsule following complications of cataract extraction. Design Retrospective 4-year cohort study. Participants Data from 174 eyes that underwent SFIOL combined with pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) between January 2018 and March 2022 and follow-up exams were included. Methods Demographic characteristics including primary indications for surgery, history of trauma, laterality, baseline and best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), refraction as spherical equivalent (SE), intraocular pressure (IOP), duration of follow-up, and complications were analyzed. Results The mean preoperative BCVA was 1.38 ± 0.46 logarithm of the minimum angle of resolution (logMAR), which improved significantly to 0.37 ± 0.22 logMAR. The baseline refractive status measured in spherical equivalent (SE) was 4.1 ± 6.2 Diopters (D), and the postoperative status was -0.4 ± 0.97 D. Early postoperative complications included hypotony (n = 1; 0.57%, vitreous hemorrhage (n = 3; 1.72%), elevated IOP (n = 8; 4.59%), mild dilated pupil (n = 1; 0.57%) and corneal edema (n = 16; 9.19%). Late complications included in this study were retinal detachment (n = 1; 0.57%), cystoid macular edema (CME) (n = 1; 0.57%), primary glaucoma (n = 1; 0.57%), secondary glaucoma (n = 13; 7.47%), zonular dehiscence (n = 3; 1.72%), retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) changes (n = 3; 1.72%), choroidal coloboma (n = 2; 1.14%), posterior dislocation of posterior chamber IOL (PCIOL) (n = 1; 0.57%), corneal decompensation (n = 1; 0.57%), retinal hemorrhage (n = 1; 0.57%), macular hole (n = 1; 0.57%), chronic uveitis (n = 1; 0.57%), mild non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR) (n = 3; 1.72%), and mild NPDR with diabetic macular edema (DME) (n = 1; 0.57%). Conclusion Integrating IOL implantation with vitrectomy various posterior segment complications were resolved in the same setting without attempting a second surgery.
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- G Nageswar Rao
- Department of Ophthalmology, Kalinga Institute of Medical Science, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751024, India
- Vision Care, Center for Retina, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751024, India
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- Department of Zoology, School of Life Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Motihari, Bihar 845401, India
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- Vision Care, Center for Retina, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751024, India
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- Vision Care, Center for Retina, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751024, India
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- Department of Zoology, School of Life Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Motihari, Bihar 845401, India
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Khoramnia R, Baur ID, Auffarth GU. Aetiology and Management of IOL Dislocations. Klin Monbl Augenheilkd 2023; 240:971-980. [PMID: 37494272 DOI: 10.1055/a-2074-9028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/28/2023]
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Early (< 3 months) intraocular lens (IOL) dislocation occurs due to insufficient fixation in the capsular bag, while late dislocation (≥ 3 months) is due to increasing insufficiency of the zonular apparatus. Iris-fixated IOL (IFIOL) and suture- or sutureless-fixated scleral IOL (SFIOL) are currently the most commonly used methods when IOL exchange is indicated. Different methods of scleral fixation with or without sutures have been described. The most important techniques are summarised in this paper. IFIOL and SFIOL allow comparable visual outcomes but differ in their risk profile. The decision of which method to use should be made case by case and in accordance with the surgeon's preference.
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- Ramin Khoramnia
- International Vision Correction Research Centre (IVCRC) und David J Apple International Laboratory for Ocular Pathology, Universitäts-Augenklinik Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- International Vision Correction Research Centre (IVCRC) und David J Apple International Laboratory for Ocular Pathology, Universitäts-Augenklinik Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- International Vision Correction Research Centre (IVCRC) und David J Apple International Laboratory for Ocular Pathology, Universitäts-Augenklinik Heidelberg, Deutschland
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Agarwal R, Shakarwal C, Sharma N, Titiyal JS. Concomitant sutureless scleral fixation of intraocular lens with keratoplasty: Review of surgical techniques. Indian J Ophthalmol 2023; 71:1718-1732. [PMID: 37203023 PMCID: PMC10391482 DOI: 10.4103/ijo.ijo_1724_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/20/2023] Open
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Sutureless scleral fixation of intraocular lens (sSFIOL) is a commonly employed method of optical rehabilitation of aphakic patients with deficient capsular support, and corneal transplant surgeries can be simultaneously combined with sSFIOL to handle aphakic corneal opacities. A single-stage procedure circumvents the need for repeat intraocular procedures and carries lower risk of graft endothelial damage, endophthalmitis, and macular edema associated with sequential surgeries. However, it mandates surgical expertise and increases the chances of postoperative inflammation. A basket of options is available with the corneal surgeons regarding the manner of host and donor preparation as well as the approaches to scleral fixation and certain intraoperative modifications along with postoperative vigilance may enhance the surgical outcomes. Most of the studies pertaining to keratoplasty with sSFIOL categorize to case reports/series, surgical techniques, and retrospective studies with very limited prospective data available currently. The purpose of the present review is to consolidate all available literature on concomitant sSFIOLs and keratoplasty procedures.
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- Rinky Agarwal
- Department of Ophthalmology, Lady Hardinge Medical College and Shrimati Sucheta Kriplani Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Optometry, Lady Hardinge Medical College and Shrimati Sucheta Kriplani Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Lady Hardinge Medical College and Shrimati Sucheta Kriplani Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Lady Hardinge Medical College and Shrimati Sucheta Kriplani Hospital, New Delhi, India
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Moody LM, Kuhn-Asif SE, Westermeyer HD, Hendrix DVH, Ward DA. Sulcus intraocular lens implantation in 17 dogs using a modified ab externo technique. Vet Ophthalmol 2023. [PMID: 36948581 DOI: 10.1111/vop.13088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2022] [Revised: 01/29/2023] [Accepted: 03/03/2023] [Indexed: 03/24/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To describe a modified ab externo method of sulcus intraocular lens (IOL) fixation and report outcomes of eyes treated with this approach. PROCEDURES Records of patients with lens instability or luxation that underwent a lensectomy and sulcus IOL implantation from January 2004 to December 2020 were reviewed. RESULTS Nineteen eyes of 17 dogs had a sulcus IOL placed via a modified ab externo approach. The median follow-up time was 546 days (range 29-3387 days). Eight eyes (42.1%) developed POH. A total of six eyes (31.6%) developed glaucoma and required medical management long term to control IOP. The IOL position was satisfactory in most cases. Nine eyes developed superficial corneal ulcers within 4 weeks following surgery, all of which healed without complication. At the time of the last follow-up, 17 eyes were visual (89.5%). CONCLUSIONS The technique described represents a potentially less technically challenging option for sulcus IOL implantation. The success rate and complications are similar to previously described approaches.
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- Leah M Moody
- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
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- Blue Pearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
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Lippincott JK, Collins MM, Tieu BC. GORE-TEX SCLERAL-SUTURED ENVISTA INTRAOCULAR LENS DISLOCATION: THREE CASES AND AN ASSESSMENT OF EYELET TENSILE STRENGTH, FRACTURE CHARACTERISTICS, AND RISK FACTORS. Retin Cases Brief Rep 2023; 17:54-60. [PMID: 33229912 DOI: 10.1097/icb.0000000000001099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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PURPOSE Three cases of dislocation of a Gore-Tex scleral-sutured EnVista intraocular lens are reported. The tensile strength of the lens eyelets under two suturing methods is assessed. Pursuant surgical considerations are discussed. METHODS A chart review was performed to identify cases of scleral-sutured EnVista lens dislocations. In addition, six EnVista lenses were suspended in a balanced salt solution tank, tied either with suture over haptic or simple pass technique. Eyelet tensile strength was calculated by gradual addition of weights. Eyelet fracture position and width were measured. The tensile strength of one additional EnVista lens was assessed in open air. PATIENTS In a retrospective, consecutive case series, three dislocated lenses were identified out of 17 surgeries from one institution. Two dislocations occurred postoperatively, and one occurred intraoperatively. RESULTS The EnVista eyelet demonstrated greater tensile strength tied with the simple pass method (0.27 ± 0.017 N, n = 3) than with the suture over haptic method (0.15 ± 0.016 N, n = 3; P = 0.0015). Eyelet fracture location corresponded to tensile strength. The lens in air withstood greater tensile stress. CONCLUSION Stress is placed on different regions of the eyelet with each suturing method. Simple pass may withstand greater tension and decrease risk for lens fracture, but the operating surgeon must consider multiple factors when forming an operative plan.
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- John K Lippincott
- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi
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- University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine, Jackson, Mississippi; and
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi
- Department of Surgery, Ophthalmology Division, G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi
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Surgical correction of corneal opacity and aniridia with penetrating keratoplasty and a new iris prosthesis implant. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2022; 261:1331-1338. [PMID: 36480049 DOI: 10.1007/s00417-022-05920-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2022] [Revised: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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PURPOSE This study is to describe the clinical outcome of penetrating keratoplasty combined with implantation of a novel intraocular lens with an artificial iris, aided by continuous vitreous chamber infusion, in patients with severe aniridia and corneal alterations. METHODS This was a prospective single-center case series study involving five patients with corneal alterations and aniridia. All subjects underwent simultaneous penetrating keratoplasty and implantation of a new intraocular lens with an artificial iris with the assistance of infusion into the vitreous chamber to regulate intraocular pressure during the surgical procedure. Visual acuity, corneal endothelial cell density, and intraocular pressure assessments were performed in the postoperative period. The final cosmetic outcome of the iris prosthesis placement was also evaluated. RESULTS In all cases, increased visual acuity and a good aesthetic result were observed in all affected eyes except one in which, despite the excellent aesthetic outcome, the eye was very hypotonic as it had high myopia and had undergone several previous surgeries. CONCLUSION The single surgical procedure combining implantation of an intraocular lens-iris prosthesis with penetrating keratoplasty is an effective technique for the simultaneous treatment of aphakia and aniridia. However, larger series with longer-term follow-up are needed to definitively establish the benefits of this technique.
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Szurman P, Boden KT, Rickmann A. Temporary iris-lens diaphragm to assist descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty in aphakic patients. Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep 2022; 28:101688. [PMID: 36046519 PMCID: PMC9421185 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajoc.2022.101688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2022] [Revised: 08/07/2022] [Accepted: 08/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Purpose Presenting a simple technique using an inversely implanted contact lens to create a temporary diaphragm to assist DMEK surgery in aphakic, partially aniridic and vitrectomized eyes. Observations The postoperative course was without pressure abnormalities and the anterior chamber remained deep. The cornea completely cleared within 3 weeks and remained clear after removal of the contact lens showing a corneal thickness of 544 μm and an intact endothelial cell pattern on endothelial cell microscopy after 3 months. Conclusion and Importance The inversely implanted contact lens provides an easily accessible temporary diaphragm, making DMEK surgery a safer procedure even in complex eyes without an adequate posterior barrier.
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Tandias R, Lemire CA, Yu G, Seto B, Arroyo JG. Endoscope-Assisted Sutureless Intrascleral Haptic Fixation of a Posterior Chamber Intraocular Lens. JOURNAL OF VITREORETINAL DISEASES 2022; 6:290-294. [PMID: 37007921 PMCID: PMC9976028 DOI: 10.1177/24741264221092658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Purpose: In eyes with compromised capsule support, sutureless scleral fixation is a popular method of placing a posterior chamber intraocular lens (PCIOL). We describe an endoscope-assisted sutureless technique for intrascleral fixation of a 3-piece PCIOL. Methods: Eyes of patients who had endoscope-assisted scleral-fixated intraocular lens (SFIOL) implantation were examined retrospectively. The technique comprised direct capture of the IOL haptic with a forceps through a pars plana sclerotomy with subsequent haptic fixation into scleral tunnels created with a 26-gauge needle. The endoscope was used to visualize haptic positioning under the iris and ensure proper centration of the IOL. Results: Thirteen eyes of 13 patients were examined. The mean age of the patients was 68.2 years (range, 38-87 years), and the mean follow-up was 13.6 months (range, 5-23 months). The indications for surgery were a subluxated IOL (6 eyes), postoperative aphakia (5 eyes), and a subluxated cataract (2 eyes). The mean best-corrected visual acuity ± SD improved significantly from 1.2 ± 0.6 logMAR preoperatively to 0.6 ± 0.7 logMAR at last the follow-up (paired Welch t test; t10 = 2.69; P = .023). IOL stability and centration were maintained in all patients. Conclusions: Endoscopic visualization during sutureless SFIOL implantation helped improve haptic localization, minimize intraoperative complications, and achieve excellent IOL centration.
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- Rachel Tandias
- Division of Ophthalmology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Ophthalmology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Ophthalmology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Ophthalmology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Ophthalmology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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Deb AK, Sarkar S, Natarajan K, P J. Adaptation of extraocular needle-guided haptic insertion technique (X-NIT) for scleral fixation of three piece foldable intraocular lens. BMJ Case Rep 2022; 15:e247869. [PMID: 35459650 PMCID: PMC9036186 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2021-247869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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- Amit Kumar Deb
- Ophthalmology, Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, India
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- Ophthalmology, Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, India
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- Ophthalmology, Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, India
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- Ophthalmology, Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, India
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GamalElDin SA, ElShazly MI, Salama MM. Trocar-assisted flanged transconjunctival intrascleral sutureless intraocular lens fixation. Eur J Ophthalmol 2022; 32:3699-3702. [PMID: 35435770 DOI: 10.1177/11206721221094398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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PURPOSE To study the safety and efficacy of 25-gauge trocar-assisted flanged intrascleral sutureless IOL fixation in patients with insufficient posterior capsular support. METHODS Five aphakic eyes with capsular insufficiency were included in this prospective interventional case series study, at Dar El Oyoun Hospital, Cairo, Egypt. Twenty five-gauge trocar-assisted flanged intrascleral sutureless technique was used for IOL fixation, in which retinal microforceps were used to capture and externalize both haptics through a scleral tunnel. CDVA, IOP measurements and IOL centralization were reported pre- and one day, one & 3 months postoperatively. Any intra- or postoperative complications were recorded. RESULTS The mean LogMAR CDVA had significantly improved one day, 1 & 3 months postoperatively (0.74 ± 0.1, 0.42 ± 0.07 and 0.26 ± 0.08 respectively, p < 0.001) compared to the preoperative value (1.7 ± 0.17). The mean IOP showed no significant changes along the follow-up period (16.9 ± 0.1; 16.2 ± 1.1; 16.3 ± 0.9 mmHg, p = 0.68, 0.58, 0.89) respectively at 1st day, 1 & 3 months postoperatively) compared to the preoperative measurement (16.4 ± 1.8 mmHg). The IOL was found to be centralized in all cases. No intra- or postoperative complications were encountered. CONCLUSION 25-gauge trocar-assisted flanged intrascleral sutureless IOL fixation is found to be a reliable and effective technique that overcomes Yamane technique's challenges for IOL fixation in cases with posterior capsular insufficiency.
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- Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, 63527Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, 63527Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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Zyablitskaya M, Hong E, Chen RWS, Chang S, Suh LH. Outcomes of four-point suture fixated and two-point sutureless posterior chamber IOLs combined with pars plana vitrectomy. BMC Ophthalmol 2022; 22:57. [PMID: 35123431 PMCID: PMC8818229 DOI: 10.1186/s12886-022-02290-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2021] [Accepted: 01/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background While each scleral fixation method has its own advantages, there is a lack of strong evidence to suggest a superior technique. Advances in cataract surgery expand patient eligibility for successful cataract extraction, benefitting a growing population of pseudophakic patients. However, implantation of secondary intraocular lens (IOL) with compromised anterior or posterior capsule is a more challenging task. Each method of scleral fixation has its own advantages and none of them has strong evidence to be superior. This paper describes postsurgical outcomes of two scleral intraocular(IOL) fixation techniques combined with pars plana vitrectomy(PPV) from a single tertiary referral eye center. Methods Patients underwent PPV and IOL implantation with either four-point sutured scleral fixation (Akreos AO60(AK); n = 24) or two-point sutureless flanged intrascleral fixation (CT Lucia(CTL); n = 7). Reports include IOL and sclerotomy placement, fixation techniques, and IOL model. Results Thirty-one eyes of thirty patients were analyzed. Average change in vision from baseline measurement was LogMAR − 0.68 ± 0.66 and − 0.90 ± 0.63 for AK and CTL groups, respectively. Average postoperative refractive error was − 0.3 ± 1.03 D (AK) and 0.4 ± 0.60 D (CTL). No opacification cases of Akreos lens were found in this study with the longest follow up of 53 months. Conclusions Both methods of implantation (sutured and sutureless) could provide good visual and refractive outcomes. Minimal complication rates were reported despite including patients with multiple comorbidities, making both techniques an attractive choice for secondary IOL implantation.
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Bulut MN, Göktaş E, Bulut K, Şimşek Ş. Two-year results of a novel sutureless scleral fixation surgery with the haptic hook technique. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2022; 260:1947-1953. [PMID: 35038013 DOI: 10.1007/s00417-022-05562-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2021] [Revised: 01/07/2022] [Accepted: 01/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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PURPOSE In this study, we evaluated the visual results and complication rates of the novel technique of sutureless scleral fixated intraocular lens (SFIOL) surgery in patients without capsular support. METHODS In this retrospective study, patients who did not have adequate capsular support and who underwent sutureless SFIOL between 2013 and 2017 at the University of Health Science Dr. Lütfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital's Eye Clinic were included. Preoperative and postoperative best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), perioperative and postoperative complications, surgical indications, previous surgeries, and surgical procedures were evaluated. RESULTS The study included 131 eyes of 162 patients who underwent sutureless SFIOL surgery. Thirty-one patients were excluded from the study because of missing data. The mean age of the patients was 61.5 ± 23.2 years, 72 of whom were female, and the mean follow-up period was 24.3 ± 11.4 months. When all the patients were evaluated together, the preoperative mean BCVA was 1.11 ± 1.01, 0.86 ± 0.76 in the first month, 0.71 ± 0.69 in the third month, and 0.60 ± 0.50 in the second year after surgery according to logMAR. CONCLUSION The 2-year results of our study demonstrate that the haptic hook technique for sutureless SFIOL surgery is effective and safe in aphakia rehabilitation. However, haptic hooks and their associated future complications must be monitored for a longer period of time to reach a definite conclusion.
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- Muhammed Nurullah Bulut
- Eye Department, Kartal Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Şemsi Denizer St. E-5 Karayolu Cevizli, 34890, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Sinop Boyabat 75Th Year State Hospital, Boyabat, Turkey
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- Eye Department, Kartal Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Şemsi Denizer St. E-5 Karayolu Cevizli, 34890, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Eye Department, Kartal Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Şemsi Denizer St. E-5 Karayolu Cevizli, 34890, Istanbul, Turkey
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Scleral Fixation of Akreos AO60 Intraocular Lens Using Gore-Tex Suture: An Eye on Visual Outcomes and Postoperative Complications. J Ophthalmol 2021; 2021:9349323. [PMID: 34966559 PMCID: PMC8712131 DOI: 10.1155/2021/9349323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2021] [Revised: 11/04/2021] [Accepted: 11/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Purpose “In-the-bag” placement of an IOL is the Holy Grail for any cataract surgeon. However, in the absence of capsular integrity, alternative surgical options to place the IOL must be sought. We aim to report the clinical outcomes and safety profile of scleral-fixated Akreos AO60 intraocular lens implantation using Gore-Tex suture, combined with pars plana vitrectomy. Methods This is a single-center, retrospective case series descriptive study. Electronic clinical records of all patients subjected to scleral fixation of a Bausch and Lomb Akreos AO60 IOL combined with pars plana vitrectomy, between April 1, 2017, and August 1, 2021, were reviewed. Data concerning age, sex, laterality, past ophthalmological history, pre- and postoperative best-available visual acuity, surgical indication, and intra- and postoperative complications were collected. Measured outcomes were the differences in best-available visual acuity and frequency of postoperative complications. Results A total of 37 eyes (20 right eyes and 17 left eyes) from 36 patients (16 females and 20 males) were included in the statistical analysis. The mean age at time of surgery was 72.0 ± 12.4 years. The mean follow-up period was 548.9 days (range 39–1564 days). Globally, the mean best-available logMAR visual acuity improved from 1.61 preoperatively (0.025 decimal equivalent) to 0.57 postoperatively (0.3 decimal equivalent), this difference being statistically significant (P < 0.001). Indications for surgery included aphakia due to complicated cataract surgery (24.3%; n = 9); subluxated IOL due to closed trauma (21.6%; n = 8); PEX-related subluxated IOL (16.2%; n = 6); non-traumatic, non-PEX-related subluxated IOL (18.9%; n = 7); subluxated crystalline lens due to closed trauma (8.1%; n = 3); aphakia due to open-globe injury (5.4%; n = 2); silicone-induced IOL opacification (2.7%; n = 1); and aphakia post-endophthalmitis (2.7%; n = 1). Postoperative complications included transient ocular hypertension (27.0%; n = 10), transient corneal edema (18.9%; n = 7), cystoid macular edema (18.9%, n = 7), self-limited hypotension (5.4%, n = 2), self-limited vitreous hemorrhage (2.7%, n = 1), central retinal vein occlusion (2.7%, n = 1), late retinal detachment (2.7%, n = 1), and Akreos IOL opacification (2.7%, n = 1). No suture-related complications were observed. Conclusion There was a statistically significant improvement in visual acuity after scleral fixation of Akreos AO60 intraocular lens using Gore-Tex suture, with no suture-related problems recorded. This procedure seems to be a valuable alternative for posterior chamber IOL placement when secondary IOL implantation is required.
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Yilmaz S, Mavi Yildiz A, Avci R. A comparative study of knotless versus knotted transscleral suture-fixated intraocular lens implantation. Indian J Ophthalmol 2021; 70:131-137. [PMID: 34937224 PMCID: PMC8917568 DOI: 10.4103/ijo.ijo_551_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Purpose: To compare functional outcomes and complication rates of two scleral fixated intraocular lens implantation (SFIOL) techniques. Methods: In this retrospective study, there were 30 eyes of 30 patients who underwent SFIOL implantation for dislocation of the IOL or crystalline lens. Group 1 (n = 17) comprised patients who received scleral-fixated polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) IOL implantation through a self-sealing sclerocorneal tunnel with the suture burial technique, and group 2 (n = 13) comprised patients who received scleral-fixated foldable acrylic IOL implantation with a cartridge using a self-sealing clear corneal incision (CCI) with knotless Z-suture technique between 2014 and 2019. Surgical outcomes concerning safety, efficiency, visual function, induced astigmatism with vector analysis, and complications were compared. Results: The indications were dislocated crystalline lens (n = 5/30), dislocated IOL (n = 17/30), and dropped nucleus (n = 8/30). The mean follow-up time was 50.65 ± 14.02 months in group 1 and 15.69 ± 3.71 months in group 2 (P < 0.001). The postoperative visual acuity improvement was statistically significant in both groups (P < 0.001). Surgically induced astigmatism was significantly higher in group 1 (2.68 ± 1.04 D) compared with group 2 (1.6 ± 1.0 D) at month 12 (P = 0.001). Postoperative complications included suture exposure (n = 1 in group 1) and cystoid macular edema (n = 1 in group 1; n = 1 in group 2). Conclusion: Both SFIOL techniques are safe and effective in the absence of adequate capsular support. However, the knotless Z-suture technique appears to be superior to the suture burial technique with regard to suture exposure-related complications. In addition, self-sealing CCI appears to be superior to self-sealing sclerocorneal tunnel with regard to surgically induced astigmatism.
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- Sami Yilmaz
- Department of Ophthalmology, Bursa Retina Eye Hospital, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Bursa Retina Eye Hospital, Bursa, Turkey
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Yalcinbayir O, Avci R, Ucan Gunduz G, Mavi Yildiz A, Cetin Efe A, Baykara M. Comparison of two techniques in posterior lens dislocations: Scleral suture fixation vs. modified Yamane intrascleral lens fixation. J Fr Ophtalmol 2021; 45:13-19. [PMID: 34949500 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfo.2021.09.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2021] [Revised: 09/08/2021] [Accepted: 09/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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PURPOSE To compare the use of Yamane flanged intrascleral haptic fixation and scleral suture fixation (SSF) techniques in combination with pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) for treatment of posterior lens dislocations. METHODS Patients who underwent PPV and scleral fixated IOL implantation due to subluxation/luxation of the crystalline lens/intraocular lens (IOL) were included in this retrospective study. The Yamane group included patients who underwent Yamane flanged intrascleral haptic fixation technique, while the SSF group consisted of patients who underwent conventional SSF. All patients underwent comprehensive ophthalmologic examinations preoperatively and postoperatively. Intraoperative and postoperative complications were recorded. RESULTS The Yamane group comprised of 39 eyes of 39 patients, and the SSF group included 35 eyes of 35 patients. Postoperative complications included hyphema (Yamane group: 2/39 (5.1%); SSF group: 0/35 (0%)) IOL decentration (Yamane group: 5/39 (12.8%); SSF group: 0/35 (0%)), corneal edema (Yamane group: 4/39 (10.2%); SSF group: 0/35 (0%)) cystoid macular edema (CME) (Yamane group: 1/39 (2.5%); SSF group: 3/35 (8.5%)) and retinal detachment (Yamane group: 1/39 (2.5%); SSF group: 1/35 (28.5%). The mean surgery time was significantly lower in the Yamane group compared with the SSF group (P<0.001). No cases of hypotony, conjunctival erosion, haptic exposure or endophthalmitis were encountered throughout follow-up. CONCLUSION SSF remains a safe and effective technique for management of posterior lens dislocations. The Yamane intrascleral IOL fixation technique is an effective alternative to conventional SSF, which has a relatively steep learning curve. Postoperative complications, including IOL tilt and decentration, may be experienced in the initial cases.
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- O Yalcinbayir
- Department of Ophthalmology, Bursa Uludag University School of Medicine, Bursa, Turkey; Bursa Retina Eye Hospital, 16130 Bursa, Turkey.
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- Bursa Retina Eye Hospital, 16130 Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Bursa Uludag University School of Medicine, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Bursa Uludag University School of Medicine, Bursa, Turkey
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Pathak-Ray V, Bansal AK, Malhotra V. Combining flanged intrascleral IOL fixation with Glaucoma Surgery: Initial experience. Eur J Ophthalmol 2021; 32:2899-2906. [PMID: 34894793 DOI: 10.1177/11206721211066390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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PURPOSE To report the initial clinical outcomes of combining glaucoma surgery with flanged intrascleral intraocular lens (F-SFIOL) fixation as a single stage procedure. METHODS Retrospective, non-comparative case-series of eyes which underwent combined surgery for glaucoma with F-SFIOL and had at least 6-months of follow-up. A fellowship-trained senior glaucoma surgeon managed all the cases. RESULTS Twelve-eyes of 10 glaucoma patients (8 males, 2 females) underwent F-SFIOL; only 8 of these eyes were combined with a glaucoma procedure. Mean age of patients was 55.1 ± 16.1 years (95%CI [44.4,73.2], median 61 years) and were followed-up for a mean of 21.0 ± 9.5 months, 95% CI [13.1,28.9], median 18 months. F-SFIOL was combined with trabeculectomy ± Mitomycin C in 4 eyes, Ahmed Glaucoma Valve in 3 eyes and needling of a pre-existing bleb in 1. Each eye had controlled intraocular pressure (IOP) at last follow-up (pre-procedure 29.1 ± 13.4 mmHg, 95% CI [17.9, 40.3], median 27 mmHg to 14.5 ± 3.2 mmHg, 95% CI [11.8, 17.1], median 13 mmHg, p = 0.006) and decreased need for number of anti-glaucoma medication (AGM) (pre-procedure 3.7 ± 1.1, 95% CI [2.8,4.6], median 4 to 0.7 ± 0.7, 95% CI [0.1,1.3] median 1, p < 0.001). In all the eyes, best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was either stable or improved; only 1 eye had astigmatism worse than that pre-existing. In 1 eye IOL was explanted, with an additional procedure to control IOP. No serious long-term complications occurred in any subject. CONCLUSION The initial experience of single-stage F-SFIOL along with glaucoma surgery, both being performed by the same anterior-segment surgeon, is promising, thereby avoiding the cost, specialised skill, and potential complications of a posterior approach. Glaucoma surgery combined with and adapted to suture-less, flap-less, glue-less intra-scleral IOL fixation is hitherto unreported.
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- Department of Cornea, Cataract and Refractive Surgery, 561100Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, India.,Department of Cornea, Cataract and Refractive Surgery, 80579Centre for Sight, Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Cornea, Cataract and Refractive Surgery, 80579Centre for Sight, Hyderabad, India
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Suture-needle snare for scleral fixation. J Cataract Refract Surg 2021; 47:e93-e97. [PMID: 34433778 DOI: 10.1097/j.jcrs.0000000000000800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Accepted: 08/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Current scleral suture fixation techniques pose challenges for highly complex eyes. A scleral suture fixation technique using a snare that is fashioned out of a 27-gauge needle and 8-0 nylon suture is described. This technique is well-suited for scleral suture fixation in complex eyes because it reduces risk factors for intraoperative and postoperative complications, simplifies intraocular maneuvers, minimizes surgical trauma, and does not require specialized microinstrumentation.
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Patel KG, Yazdani A, Abbey AM. TWENTY-FIVE AND TWENTY-SEVEN-GAUGE SUTURELESS INTRASCLERAL FIXATION OF INTRAOCULAR LENSES: Clinical Outcomes and Comparative Effectiveness of Haptic Flanging in a Large Single-Surgeon Series of 488 Eyes. Retina 2021; 41:2485-2490. [PMID: 34190728 DOI: 10.1097/iae.0000000000003243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE To describe the clinical outcomes and surgical technique in transconjunctival sutureless intrascleral fixation of intraocular lenses, including the effectiveness of haptic flanging and peripheral iridotomy. METHOD Retrospective series of patients who underwent sutureless intrascleral fixation of three-piece intraocular lenses by a single surgeon. RESULTS A total of 488 eyes were included in this study. Mean follow-up was 444 days. Mean preoperative best-corrected visual acuity was 20/355, and mean postoperative best-corrected visual acuity was 20/39 (P < 0.001). Intraocular lens dislocation occurred during the postoperative period in 67 (13.7%), with the majority (65.7%) occurring within 3 months after surgery. Dislocation occurred in 13 of 196 (6.6%) flanged haptics versus 54 of 292 (18.5%) unflanged haptics (P < 0.001). Reverse pupillary block occurred in 7 of 231 eyes (3.0%) without intraoperative peripheral iridotomy but only in 1 of 257 eyes (0.4%) with iridotomy (P = 0.0297). Other complications included haptic exposure (1.2%), retinal detachment (1.0%), and endophthalmitis (0.4%). CONCLUSION This is the largest reported series of sutureless intrascleral fixation of intraocular lenses using trocar cannulas. This technique is an effective surgical option with low complication rates. The authors recommend that haptic flanging and peripheral iridotomy be performed in all cases.
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- Kishan G Patel
- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri; and
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Lewin GA, Dixon CJ. Post-operative outcomes in canine eyes receiving a rhexis-fixated prosthetic intra-ocular lens: 30 cases (2014-2020). J Small Anim Pract 2021; 63:211-219. [PMID: 34796972 DOI: 10.1111/jsap.13443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2021] [Revised: 07/21/2021] [Accepted: 09/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To report the outcomes following the insertion of a rhexis-fixated prosthetic intraocular lens (IOL) in dogs undergoing lens removal. MATERIALS AND METHODS The results are from 30 eyes of 28 dogs, undergoing lendectomy, in which the lens capsule could not accommodate a conventional prosthetic endo-capsular IOL. The reported cases had sustained either spontaneous or traumatic lens capsule rupture, or accidental intra-operative iatrogenic lens capsule disruption, or had required a planned, large, anterior or posterior continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis, all of which precluded insertion of a prosthetic IOL within the lens capsule. An acrylic IOL (XVET; Medicontur) was modified and positioned across the anterior and/or posterior capsulorhexes. RESULTS Other than haptic luxation in three cases, no complications were seen that were directly attributable to the rhexis-fixated lens. Over a follow-up period from three to 76 months (mean 20.7 months) 26/30 eyes remained visual. Blindness developed in three eyes due to retinal detachment and one eye was enucleated due to regrowth of a ciliary body adenoma. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Rhexis fixation provided an alternative method to implant a prosthetic IOL when the lens capsule was unable to accommodate a conventional endo-capsular IOL.
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- G A Lewin
- Veterinary Vision, Signal House, Gillan Way, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 9BP, UK
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- Veterinary Vision, Signal House, Gillan Way, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 9BP, UK
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Ranno S, Rabbiolo GM, Lucentini S, Ruggiero E, Luccarelli SV, Lombardi L, Nucci P. Angle-supported intraocular lens versus scleral-sutured posterior chamber intraocular lens in post-cataract surgery aphakic patients: two-year follow-up cost-effectiveness analysis. Int Ophthalmol 2021; 42:871-879. [PMID: 34779973 DOI: 10.1007/s10792-021-02068-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2021] [Accepted: 09/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE To compare visual, anatomical and economical outcomes of patients with secondary anterior chamber intraocular lens (AC-IOL) implantation and secondary scleral fixated intraocular lens (SF-IOL) implantation. METHODS In this retrospective observational study, 38 aphakic patients after complicated phacoemulsification divided in two groups, AC-IOL group (17 patients receiving AC-IOL implantation) and SF-IOL group (21 patients receiving SF-IOL implantation). Corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA), patient reported visual outcome (VF-14) and endothelial cell density (ECD) were measured at baseline and two-year follow-up. Complication rate was registered. The global cost of each procedure and the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER) were calculated. RESULTS No statistically significant difference was found in CDVA (logMAR 0.24 ± 0.17 vs. 0.32 ± 0.26, p = 0.27), VF-14 (68 ± 18 vs. 61 ± 20, p = 0.24), ECD (1456.48 ± 525.15 vs. 1341.71 ± 374.33, p = 0.48) and overall complication rate (p = 0.79) postoperatively between the SF-IOL group and the AC-IOL group. The ECD loss rate was significantly higher in the AC-IOL group (15.5% vs. 3.5%, p = 0.004). The average global cost of the two procedures was higher in the SF-IOL group (p < 0.005) and ICER showed an additional payment of 693 € for each patient in SF-IOL group against a saving of 186 endothelial cells 2 years postoperatively. CONCLUSION AC IOL and SF-IOL implantation showed similar outcomes in terms of visual function and safety profile. Higher ECD loss was found in AC-IOL group. The global cost of implantation was significantly lower for AC-IOL, but the ICER seems to justify the SF-IOL implantation in patients with low ECD.
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- Stefano Ranno
- University Eye Clinic, San Giuseppe Hospital, IRCCS MultiMedica, Via San Vittore 12, 20123, Milan, MI, Italy.
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- University Eye Clinic, San Giuseppe Hospital, IRCCS MultiMedica, Via San Vittore 12, 20123, Milan, MI, Italy
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- University Eye Clinic, San Giuseppe Hospital, IRCCS MultiMedica, Via San Vittore 12, 20123, Milan, MI, Italy
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- University Eye Clinic, San Giuseppe Hospital, IRCCS MultiMedica, Via San Vittore 12, 20123, Milan, MI, Italy
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- University Eye Clinic, San Giuseppe Hospital, IRCCS MultiMedica, Via San Vittore 12, 20123, Milan, MI, Italy
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- Plannin & Control Department, San Giuseppe Hospital, IRCCS MultiMedica, Milan, Italy
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- University Eye Clinic, San Giuseppe Hospital, IRCCS MultiMedica, Via San Vittore 12, 20123, Milan, MI, Italy
- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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Sevimli N, Karadag R, Çakıcı Ö. A review of techniques and challenges in performing sutureless intrascleral fixation of intraocular lens. EXPERT REVIEW OF OPHTHALMOLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/17469899.2021.1999807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Neslihan Sevimli
- Ophthalmology, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Ophthalmology, Medeniyet University Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Choi HJ, Kwon OW, Byeon SH, Song JH. Clinical outcomes of combined pars plana vitrectomy and scleral fixation of the intraocular lens with a suspension bridge method in eyes with aphakia or insufficient capsular support. Acta Ophthalmol 2021; 99:e1006-e1012. [PMID: 33421312 PMCID: PMC8596542 DOI: 10.1111/aos.14758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2020] [Accepted: 12/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Purpose To describe a modified technique of scleral fixation for intraocular lens (IOL) implantation and report the clinical outcomes of combined pars plana vitrectomy and scleral IOL fixation using the suspension bridge method. Methods This retrospective case series included 57 eyes (56 patients) of aphakia or phakic and pseudophakic eyes with insufficient capsular support that underwent IOL implantation or dislocated IOL repositioning with scleral fixation using the ‘suspension bridge’ method by a single surgeon between 1 July 2010 and 1 March 2019. Preoperative status, changes in visual acuity, refractive outcomes as spherical equivalent and related complications were assessed with a minimum follow‐up of 3 months. Results The mean follow‐up period was 25.5 ± 25.4 months. Preoperative visual acuity (logarithm of the minimum angle of resolution) was 1.32 ± 0.68 (20/400 Snellen), and it significantly improved to 0.80 ± 0.53 (20/125), 0.59 ± 0.56 (20/80) and 0.24 ± 0.37 (20/35) at 1 week, 1 month and 3 months, respectively (p < 0.001). Postoperative complications included corneal wound dehiscence (n = 1), vitreous incarceration (n = 1), optic‐iris capture (n = 6) and cystoid macular oedema (n = 1). The above‐mentioned complications were successfully corrected with simple procedures. However, one case of IOL dislocation required reoperation. Conclusion The modified technique of the suspension bridge method precludes the need for a scleral flap, with the advantage of easy adjustment of the IOL position. It is a simple and feasible technique with good surgical results and low complication rates.
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- Hun Jin Choi
- Department of Ophthalmology Ajou University School of Medicine Suwon Korea
- Department of Ophthalmology Ilsan Paik Hospital Inje University College of Medicine Goyang Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology The Institute of Vision Research Yonsei University College of Medicine Seoul Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology Ajou University School of Medicine Suwon Korea
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Shahid SM, Flores-Sánchez BC, Chan EW, Anguita R, Ahmed SN, Wickham L, Charteris DG. Scleral-fixated intraocular lens implants-evolution of surgical techniques and future developments. Eye (Lond) 2021; 35:2930-2961. [PMID: 34117388 PMCID: PMC8526814 DOI: 10.1038/s41433-021-01571-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2020] [Revised: 04/07/2021] [Accepted: 04/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Varied options are available for the implantation of secondary intraocular lens implants in the absence of zonular or capsular support. Loss of the capsule can occur in the context of complicated cataract surgery, trauma or inherited conditions such as Marfan syndrome or pseudoexfoliation. Approaches to overcome this include optical measures such as the use of spectacles or contact lenses, and surgical therapy incorporating the use of anterior chamber, iris-fixated or scleral-fixated lenses. Surgical techniques to implant scleral-fixated lenses have undergone various modifications, since the first publication of sutured intrascleral fixation described in the 1980s. However, despite the advances in surgical techniques, studies are limited either by their retrospective nature, small sample size and most importantly small duration of follow-up. This comprehensive review aims to amalgamate the evolution of various surgical techniques with regards to intrascleral lens fixation and suggests areas for future development.
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- S M Shahid
- Vitreoretinal Service, Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, UK.
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- Vitreoretinal Service, Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, UK
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- Vitreoretinal Service, Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, UK
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- Ophthalmology Department, Northampton General Hospital, Cliftonville, Northampton, UK
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- Vitreoretinal Service, Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, UK
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- Vitreoretinal Service, Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, UK
- UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, London, UK
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Kaushik J, Singh A, Shetty R, Parihar JKS, Kochhar D, Singhal A. Visual Outcome of Combined Descemet Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty and Sutured Scleral Fixated Intraocular Lens in Endothelial Decompensation with Coexistent Aphakia or Intra Ocular Lens Subluxation. ANNALS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES (INDIA) 2021. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1739036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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Purpose To elucidate visual outcome of patients after combined Descemet stripping endothelial keratoplasty (DSEK) with scleral fixated intra ocular lens (SFIOL) implantation in patients of endothelial decompensation with coexistent aphakia or lens subluxation.
Materials and Methods A prospective interventional study of combined DSEK with sutured SFIOL in the patients who have undergone surgery at our center over 6-month follow-up period. Preoperative visual acuity and slit lamp findings were documented. Postoperative follow-up was done at days 1, 3, and 7 subsequently, months 1 and 3, and thereafter monthly till the sixth month.
Results Mean age of the patients was 60.47 years. Six patients had aphakic bullous keratopathy, while 11 patients had pseudophakic bullous keratopathy with subluxated posterior chamber IOL (PCIOL). Preoperative visual acuity ranged from hand movements close to face (LogMar 2.4) with accurate projection of rays to 1/60 (LogMar 2) due to existing corneal edema and aphakia. Postoperatively uncorrected visual acuity at 6 months improved up to 6/36 (LogMar 0.8) in all cases. There was gradual improvement in corneal clarity and compactness during the follow-up. A good donor tissue endothelial count and an adequate IOP control were vital prognostic factors for the successful outcome.
Conclusion This novel surgical merger reduces the complications of lenticule dislocation into vitreous and repeated surgeries and shows results akin to when performed in a staged manner.
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- Jaya Kaushik
- Department of Ophthalmology, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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Karaca U, Kucukevcilioglu M, Ozge G, Durukan AH. Late onset endophthalmitis after sutureless intrascleral IOL implantation with Yamane Technique. Int J Ophthalmol 2021; 14:1449-1451. [PMID: 34540624 DOI: 10.18240/ijo.2021.09.23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2020] [Accepted: 10/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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- Umut Karaca
- Department of Ophthalmology, Isparta Suleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Isparta 32040, Turkey
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Gulhane Education and Research Hospital, Ankara 06010, Turkey
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Gulhane Education and Research Hospital, Ankara 06010, Turkey
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Gulhane Education and Research Hospital, Ankara 06010, Turkey
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Vaiano AS, Hoffer KJ, Greco A, Greco A, D'Amico G, Pasqualitto V, Carlevale C, Savini G. Long-term Outcomes and Complications of the New Carlevale Sutureless Scleral Fixation Posterior Chamber IOL. J Refract Surg 2021; 37:126-132. [PMID: 33577699 DOI: 10.3928/1081597x-20201207-02] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2020] [Accepted: 11/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the visual outcomes and possible complications of a new foldable sutureless scleral fixation intraocular lens (SSF-IOL), the Carlevale IOL (Soleko). METHODS The SSF-IOL, which has two T-shaped self-blocking plugs on each haptic, was inserted into the posterior chamber. Both haptics was grabbed through two sclerotomies and the two short arms were blocked under the scleral flap, without any suture. A complete clinical evaluation was done preoperatively and at 3, 6, and 12 months postoperatively. RESULTS A total of 54 eyes of 50 consecutive patients were retrospectively analyzed. The mean corrected distance visual acuity was 0.93 ± 0.61 logMAR preoperatively and improved to 0.42 ± 0.34 logMAR at 3 months, 0.42 ± 0.37 logMAR at 6 months, and 0.38 ± 0.38 logMAR at 12 months postoperatively (all P < .0001). The mean corneal endothelial cell density decreased from 1,725.37 ± 528.06 to 1,612.81 ± 522.91 cells/mm2 at 12 months postoperatively (P < .0001). The mean IOL tilt value was 3.1 ± 1.1° at 12 months postoperatively. The authors observed 6 cases (11.1%) of intraoperative rupture of the IOL haptics, 4 cases (7.4%) of early hyphema, 4 cases (7.4%) of macular cystoid edema, 2 cases (3.7%) of haptic exposure under the conjunctiva, and 1 (1.8%) late retinal detachment. CONCLUSIONS This newly introduced surgical technique provided promising results regarding efficacy and safety. Complications occurred in a few cases and were successfully managed. The Carlevale IOL seems to be a surgical solution combining the advantages of an easy and minimally invasive implantation with a good functional recovery with minimal complications. [J Refract Surg. 2021;37(2):126-132.].
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Safran SG, Darian-Smith E, Coroneo MT. Intraocular lens explantation following cataract surgery: Indications, techniques, and video demonstrations. Eur J Ophthalmol 2021; 32:1333-1339. [PMID: 34407662 DOI: 10.1177/11206721211039686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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As techniques for modern cataract surgery have expanded and premium intraocular lens (IOL) use is now widespread, patient expectations are high. The need for IOL explantation, whilst still low, remains an ongoing issue. Intraocular lens explantation can be challenging for a number of reasons and as such we have introduced an additional technique to add to the surgeon's repertoire. Bimanual haptic stripping of fibrosis at the specific area where the haptic is adherent to the capsular bag is an effective strategy to aid in dissection of haptics without compromising the capsule or zonules. Given the challenges associated with IOL explantation, newly designed IOLs need to avoid these "sticking points" at which the IOLs interact with the fibrosed capsule. Techniques we have evolved and which are described below should assist anterior segment surgeons to facilitate IOL removal in an efficient and safe way.
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- Steven G Safran
- Capital Health System, New Jersey Surgery Center, Hamilton Township, NJ, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of New South Wales at Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia.,Sydney University Medical School, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of New South Wales at Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Fiore T, Messina M, Muzi A, Tosi G, Lupidi M, Casini G, Marruso V, Cagini C. Comparison of two different scleral fixation techniques of posterior chamber Carlevale lens. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e26728. [PMID: 34397876 PMCID: PMC8360456 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000026728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2021] [Revised: 06/15/2021] [Accepted: 07/01/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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ABSTRACT To investigate the surgical outcomes of 2 different scleral fixation techniques of the new single-piece foldable acrylic Carlevale lens (Soleko) and to compare our results with previous reports of the literature.A retrospective, non-randomized comparative study involving 2 series of patients who underwent 2 different scleral fixation techniques of Carlevale lens was performed. Minimum follow-up of 3 months was requested for inclusion in the study. All the patients underwent a standard ophthalmologic examination including best correct visual acuity, measurement of intraocular pressure, anterior segment, and fundus examination. In the first technique (group 1), plugs were externalized through a 23 gauge sclerotomy and placed within 2 scleral pockets. In the second technique (group 2), plugs were externalized through a 25-gauge sclerotomy and covered by 2 scleral flaps. For an estimation of the refractive prediction error, the postoperative spherical equivalent of objective refraction was calculated (IOL Master 750, Carl Zeiss Meditec AG, Jena, Germany). Spectral domain optical coherence tomography (Spectralis HRA+OCT2, Heidelberg Engineering, Heidelberg, Germany) of anterior segment was used to check plugs positioning postoperatively.Twenty-three eyes in group 1 and 9 eyes in group 2 were included. Preoperative diagnosis was aphakia, dislocated posterior chamber intra ocular lens, dislocated lens, anisometropia, Uveitis-Glaucoma-Hyphema syndrome, perforating trauma with dislocated intra ocular lens, and open globe injury with dislocated intra ocular lens. Respectively, in groups 1 and 2, refractive spherical equivalent prediction error was -0,31 ± 0,74 D and -0,27 ± 0,80 D, and postoperative best-corrected visual acuity was 0,42 ± 0,31 logMAR and 0,47 ± 0,45 logMAR. In group 1, 1 eye developed cystoid macular edema, 1 eye vitreous haemorrhage, and 3 eyes showed plugs located outside the scleral pockets under the conjunctiva. Rupture of 1 of the 2 tips of the plug was observed in 1 patient of group 1 during the externalization.Carlevale lens is a scleral fixated intra ocular lens specifically designed for posterior chamber implantation that could be successfully managed without any significant difference between the 2 surgical techniques, and appears approachable for anterior and posterior segment surgeons. A 25-gauge sclerotomy should be preferred with the aim of a sutureless surgery regardless the technique employed.
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- Tito Fiore
- Department of Biomedical and Surgical Sciences, Section of Ophthalmology, University of Perugia, S. Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Surgical Sciences, Section of Ophthalmology, University of Perugia, S. Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Surgical Sciences, Section of Ophthalmology, University of Perugia, S. Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Surgical Sciences, Section of Ophthalmology, University of Perugia, S. Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Surgical Sciences, Section of Ophthalmology, University of Perugia, S. Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Perugia, Italy
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- Ophthalmology, Department of Surgical, Medical, Molecular Pathology, and of Critical area, University of Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Surgical Sciences, Section of Ophthalmology, University of Perugia, S. Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Surgical Sciences, Section of Ophthalmology, University of Perugia, S. Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Perugia, Italy
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Adaptation of flanged intrascleral intraocular lens fixation technique with a glaucoma valve in aphakic glaucoma. J Cataract Refract Surg 2021; 47:1092-1093. [PMID: 33298782 DOI: 10.1097/j.jcrs.0000000000000437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Vingopoulos F, Nair A, See CW, Iyengar N, Haberman I, Sperber L, Lazzaro DR, Singh R, Ho A, Gupta O, Sharma S, Modi Y. POSITION OF IN-THE-BAG POSTERIOR CHAMBER INTRAOCULAR LENSES RELATIVE TO THE LIMBUS: Applications to Scleral-Sutured Lenses. Retina 2021; 41:1533-1540. [PMID: 33239547 DOI: 10.1097/iae.0000000000003044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE To characterize the true position of in-the-bag intraocular lenses (IOLs) relative to the limbus using ultrasound biomicroscopy and estimate scleral-sutured IOL positioning. METHODS This prospective single-center study included 70 eyes of 41 patients with in-the-bag posterior chamber IOLs. Four vertical ultrasound biomicroscopy captures were performed in each eye in the superior, inferior, nasal, and temporal quadrants. Postoperative biometric data were collected. The primary outcome was the vertical distance of the in-the-bag IOL from the sclerocorneal limbus. Secondary outcomes included anterior shift and refractive change of a theoretical scleral-sutured IOL using sclerotomies at 2.5 mm and 3 mm posterior to the limbus. RESULTS A total of 265 ultrasound biomicroscopy images were analyzed, including 64 superior, 69 inferior, 66 nasal, and 66 temporal. The true in-the-bag IOL position measured as distance posterior to the sclerocorneal limbus was 4.23 ± 0.56 mm superiorly, 4.22 ± 0.46 mm inferiorly, 3.95 ± 0.48 mm nasally, and 3.86 ± 0.52 mm temporally. The anterior shift of a theoretical scleral-sutured IOL was 0.60 mm for a 3-mm sclerotomy and 0.93 mm for a 2.5-mm sclerotomy, resulting in a theoretical myopic shift of 0.45 diopter (D) and 0.79 D, respectively, assuming a 15-D IOL. Larger biometric measurements correlated with a more posterior in-the-bag position. CONCLUSION True in-the-bag IOL position was found to be more posterior than estimates of scleral-sutured IOLs. Additional corrections in scleral-sutured IOL calculations may improve refractive outcomes.
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- Filippos Vingopoulos
- Department of Ophthalmology, NYU Langone Health, New York University, New York, New York
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- Department of Ophthalmology, NYU Langone Health, New York University, New York, New York
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- Cole Eye Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio; and
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- Department of Ophthalmology, NYU Langone Health, New York University, New York, New York
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- Department of Ophthalmology, NYU Langone Health, New York University, New York, New York
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- Department of Ophthalmology, NYU Langone Health, New York University, New York, New York
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- Department of Ophthalmology, NYU Langone Health, New York University, New York, New York
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- Cole Eye Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio; and
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- Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Cole Eye Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio; and
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- Department of Ophthalmology, NYU Langone Health, New York University, New York, New York
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Unsal U, Akmaz B, Kilic D. Outcomes of a new suture technique for the treatment of dislocated intraocular lenses: locked loop on the haptic. Int Ophthalmol 2021; 41:3663-3673. [PMID: 34173904 DOI: 10.1007/s10792-021-01927-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2020] [Accepted: 06/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate surgical and refractive outcomes of a new sutured scleral fixation technique in the management of subluxated intraocular lenses (IOLs). METHODS Nineteen eyes treated with the new scleral fixation technique were included. The mean corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA), postoperative refraction error, mean endothelial cell count (ECC), and complications were recorded. All patients were evaluated immediately postoperatively, at 1 and 7 days, and then at 1, 3, and 6 months. RESULTS The mean duration of follow-up of the patients was 10 months (range, 6-15 months). The mean CDVA was 0.41 ± 0.1 logMAR (logarithm of minimum angle of resolution) preoperatively and was 0.08 ± 0.07 logMAR postoperatively. The mean astigmatism was - 2.22 ± 1.86 D preoperative and was - 0.86 ± 0.58 D postoperative. The mean preoperative and postoperative ECC was 2455 ± 288 and 2352 ± 288, respectively. One patient (5.26%) experienced vitreous hemorrhage, and two (10.52%) experienced intraocular pressure elevation. IOL tilt and decentralization, conjunctival erosion, and cystoid macular edema were not observed in any eyes during follow-up. CONCLUSION This new IOL repositioning technique can be applied in a short surgical time and provides a stable IOL centration on long-term follow-up.
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- Ugur Unsal
- Department of Ophthalmology, Batigoz Eye Health Center, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Manisa City Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Kayseri City Training and Research Hospital, Health Science University, Kayseri, Turkey.
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Balamurugan R, Ram J, Ganesh S, Kaur S, Gupta PC, Behera R. Jagat and Bala intraocular lens supporting system: An artificial platform for intraocular lens implantation in an aphakic patient with inadequate capsular support. Indian J Ophthalmol 2021; 69:1618-1622. [PMID: 34011755 PMCID: PMC8302291 DOI: 10.4103/ijo.ijo_3240_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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We describe a novel device, Jagat and Bala Intraocular lens Supporting System (JBISS), an artificial Intraocular lens (IOL) platform that facilitates IOL fixation in an aphakic patient with poor capsular support and also facilitates IOL exchange in case of myopic shift or refractive surprise. Implantation of JBISS along with IOL was carried out in four patients and results are promising without any adverse events.
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- R Balamurugan
- Department of Ophthalmology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Medical Device, Intraocular Lens Division, Appasamy Associates (P) Ltd., Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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COMPARISON OF 25- AND 27-GAUGE SUTURELESS CANNULA-BASED INTRAOCULAR LENS SCLERAL FIXATION VISUAL ACUITY OUTCOMES AND COMPLICATION RATES. Retina 2021; 41:940-946. [PMID: 33009221 DOI: 10.1097/iae.0000000000002991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE To compare the visual outcomes and complication rates of sutureless cannula-based intraocular lens scleral (SCILS) fixation performed with 25-gauge (25 G) versus 27-gauge (27 G) instrumentation. METHODS A retrospective chart review of consecutive cases of eyes without capsular support that underwent SCILS fixation of a three-piece intraocular lens. Sutureless cannula-based intraocular lens scleral fixation was performed by transconjunctival use of either 25-G or 27-G trocar cannulas. During postoperative follow-up evaluations, visual acuity and intraocular pressure were measured, and slit-lamp and indirect ophthalmoscopy examinations were performed to assess for development of known complications. RESULTS A total of 69 eyes underwent 25 G (27 eyes) or 27 G (42 eyes) SCILS fixation. The mean preoperative logarithm of the minimum angle of resolution visual acuity trended toward improvement from 0.95 ± 0.68 (20/178 Snellen equivalent) to 0.67 ± 0.64 (20/94 Snellen equivalent) for 25 G group at 1 year. Similar trend toward visual acuity improvement was seen in 27 G group with a mean preoperative logarithm of the minimum angle of resolution visual acuity of 1.43 ± 0.94 (20/538 Snellen equivalent) improving to 0.86 ± 1.00 (20/145 Snellen equivalent) at 1 year. Statistically significant improvement was seen as early as postoperative week one for 27 G group (P < 0.01), whereas statistically significant worsening was noted at the same time in 25 G group (P = 0.01). There was a statistically significant reduction in intraocular lens displacement (P = 0.01) and need for reoperation (P = 0.01) in 27 G group. CONCLUSION Compared with 25 G SCILS fixation, eyes managed with 27 G SCILS fixation experienced more rapid visual acuity improvement. In addition, there was a lower rate of complications including intraocular lens displacement and need for reoperation.
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Alemu HW, Kumar P. Monocular Diplopia: An Optical Correction Modality. Case Rep Ophthalmol 2021; 12:501-506. [PMID: 34248582 PMCID: PMC8255654 DOI: 10.1159/000513215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2020] [Accepted: 11/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Post-surgical or traumatic corectopia is among the rare causes of monocular diplopia. A 26-years-old student presented to the Institute with a complaint of monocular double vision in the left eye. He had a penetrating ocular injury in the left eye and subsequently, undergone for multiple ocular surgeries. Following the final intraocular lens implantation, he experienced a monocular double vision in his left eye. Upon contact lens clinic presentation, visual acuities were 20/20 in the right and 20/320 in the left eye (improved to 20/25 with pinhole). Slit-lamp examination on the left eye revealed scarring in the superior nasal quadrant of the cornea, irregular mid-dilated pupil with exposed aphakic and pseudophakic portions. A range of different optical management options were implemented to eliminate monocular diplopia and to correct refractive error. Finally, a combination of prosthetic soft contact lens and spectacle correction was able to remove diplopia and provide binocular single vision.
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- Haile W. Alemu
- Department of Optometry, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- L.V.Prasad Eye Institute, Kallam Anji Reddy Campus, Hyderabad, India
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Huang CW, Tsai CY, Lai TT. Short-term outcomes of a modified technique for small-incision scleral-fixated intraocular lens implantation using Gore-Tex sutures. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2021; 259:1889-1896. [PMID: 33914157 DOI: 10.1007/s00417-021-05201-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2020] [Revised: 03/29/2021] [Accepted: 04/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To report the short-term outcomes of a modified small-incision technique for implantation of scleral-fixated intraocular lenses (IOLs) using Gore-Tex sutures. METHODS A retrospective, interventional, consecutive case series was conducted. From June 2019 to February 2020, 10 patients underwent small-incision scleral-fixated IOL implantation using Gore-Tex sutures at a tertiary referral center. Visual and anatomical outcomes and complications were recorded with a minimum follow-up period of 3 months. Surgically induced astigmatism (SIA) and IOL-induced astigmatism were measured. RESULTS The mean follow-up duration (range) was 396 (240-573) days. Best-corrected visual acuity improved significantly from logarithm of the minimal angle of resolution (logMAR) 0.88 ± 0.65 (Snellen equivalent: 20/153) preoperation to logMAR = 0.30 ± 0.51 (Snellen equivalent: 20/40) at final follow-up (P = .008). The estimated SIA and IOL-induced astigmatism were 0.61 diopters (D) ± 0.49D and 0.40D ± 0.36D, respectively. No intraoperative complications occurred. The postoperative complications, which included ocular hypertension (20%), cystoid macular edema (30%), and vitreous hemorrhage (20%), were transient and resolved with topical medication. CONCLUSIONS The modified small-incision technique for implantation of scleral-fixated IOLs using Gore-Tex sutures was well tolerated in all patients, with favorable postoperative visual outcomes and minimal SIA and IOL-induced astigmatism.
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- Ching-Wen Huang
- Department of Ophthalmology, National Taiwan University Hospital, No 7, Chung-Shan S. Rd., Taipei, 100, Taiwan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, National Taiwan University Hospital, No 7, Chung-Shan S. Rd., Taipei, 100, Taiwan
- Department of Ophthalmology, Fu-Jen Catholic University Hospital, Fu-Jen Catholic Univerisity, New Taipei City, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Fu-Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, National Taiwan University Hospital, No 7, Chung-Shan S. Rd., Taipei, 100, Taiwan.
- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Standardized Flanged Intrascleral Intraocular Lens Fixation with the Double-Needle Technique for Cataract Luxation in the Vitreous Chamber during Phacoemulsification. J Ophthalmol 2021; 2021:9998482. [PMID: 34007485 PMCID: PMC8099526 DOI: 10.1155/2021/9998482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2021] [Accepted: 04/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Purpose To assess the visual and refractive outcome of immediate intraoperative vitrectomy and intrascleral intraocular lens implantation using a “standardized” sutureless Yamane technique during cataract luxation in the vitreous chamber as a complication of phacoemulsification. Design A prospective, interventional, consecutive case series. Materials and Methods Twelve patients underwent vitrectomy and intrascleral intraocular lens fixation using a standardized Yamane technique as the primary procedure during complicated phacoemulsification. Patients were evaluated preoperatively and 6 months postoperatively for best-corrected distance visual acuity, correspondence to the preoperative refractive target in the spherical equivalent, endothelial cell count, and complications. Results Mean preoperative best-corrected visual acuity was 1.16 ± 0.3 logarithm of the minimum angle of resolution (logMAR), the endothelial cell count was 1910.5 ± 297.64, and target refraction at baseline was −0.197 ± 0.087. Postoperatively, best-corrected visual acuity was significantly improved; the mean value was 0.05 logMAR ± 0.06. Mean baseline target refraction in the spherical equivalent was −0.20 ± −0.09 (range: −0.08 to −0.37), and mean final refraction was −0.44 ± −0.14 (range: −0.25 to −0.75) with no significant difference (p=0.87). No complication was registered intra- and postoperatively. Conclusion Standardization of the Yamane technique seemed a valuable option for patients who had complicated phacoemulsification to achieve a predictable refractive outcome. Synopsis. The predictable refractive outcome could be achieved with the immediate standardized Yamane technique in patients with intraoperative cataract luxation in the vitreous chamber during phacoemulsification.
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Deb AK, Sarkar S, Natarajan K, Elamurgan V, Jayaseelan J, Gokhale T, Jacob N. Complications and visual outcome of sutureless, scleral fixated intraocular lens in cases with traumatic aphakia. Ther Adv Ophthalmol 2021; 13:25158414211009095. [PMID: 33959701 PMCID: PMC8060742 DOI: 10.1177/25158414211009095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2021] [Accepted: 03/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Purpose: The aim of this study is to describe the complications and outcome of
sutureless scleral fixated intraocular lens (SFIOL) implantation in
traumatic aphakia. Setting: The study was conducted in a tertiary eye care centre in South India. Design: The study involved a retrospective data analysis. Methods: Medical records of cases with traumatic aphakia who had undergone sutureless
SFIOL implantation in the last 2 years were included in the study. Data on
intraoperative and postoperative complications and visual outcome were
collected and analysed. Results: In total, 45 cases were recruited. Mean logarithm of the minimum angle of
resolution (logMAR) best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) improved from
preoperative 1.64 ± 0.45 to 0.63 ± 0.36 at last follow-up visit, and the
difference was statistically significant (p < 0.0001).
Final logMAR BCVA was worse than one in three patients who had associated
posterior segment pathology. There was no incidence of intraoperative haptic
rebound into the vitreous cavity or intraocular lens (IOL) drop. Four cases
had hypotony, two cases had choroidal detachment, four cases had raised
intraocular pressure (IOP), eight cases had transient corneal oedema and six
patients had mild dispersed vitreous haemorrhage during immediate
postoperative period. Six patients had postoperative cystoid macular oedema
(CME). Two cases developed glaucoma. None of the patients had postoperative
haptic exposure, retinal detachment (RD), iris capture of IOL or SFIOL
dislocation till the last follow-up. Conclusion: Final visual outcome of sutureless SFIOL implantation in traumatic aphakia
may be affected by concomitant posterior segment pathology. The immediate
and late postoperative complications noted in our study were comparable with
other similar studies. However, longer follow-up is needed to detect RD and
angle recession glaucoma at the earliest and initiate therapy.
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- Amit Kumar Deb
- Department of Ophthalmology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Gorimedu, India
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- Senior Resident, Department of Ophthalmology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Gorimedu 605006, Puducherry, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Gorimedu, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Gorimedu, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Gorimedu, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Gorimedu, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Gorimedu, India
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