The Skewer Technique Combined With Phacoemulsification to Remove The Lens Dislocated Into The Vitreous Cavity
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: PURPOSE: To evaluate the efficacy and safety outcomes of our newly developed skewer technique in the management of lens dislocation. METHODS: A total of 21 eyes with lens dislocation were treated with this surgical technique. We focused on best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), intraocular pressure, and complications of retinal damage at 3 months post-surgery. RESULTS: The mean age of the patients was 60.20 ± 10.73 (range: 41-85) years, and the average axial length was 25.40 ± 2.35 (range: 22.30-32.35) mm. The BCVA at 3 months post-surgery showed a significant improvement compared to preoperative measurements. No intraoperative or postoperative retinal damage occurred in any eyes treated with this new technique. CONCLUSION: The "skewer" technique we developed is an innovative solution for addressing lens dislocation. Phacoemulsification can be performed in the anterior chamber utilizing a light guide to control the position and movement of the lens. This approach eliminates the need for perfluorocarbon liquid or extensive pars plana scleral sclerotomy. Based on postoperative outcomes from a series of patients who underwent this procedure, the technique is highly safe and feasible.
Source: Retina
Language: English
Subfield: Ophthalmology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4403536162