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Closed globe refixation of the IOL-bag complex with the ab-externo 8-exit-4-point fixation technique

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Intraocular lens (IOL) dislocation is not an uncommon complication and often requires surgical intervention, depending on the status of capsular bag support. Conventionally, posterior dislocation of a foldable IOL or the IOL-bag complex warrants their removal as foldable IOLs are not ideal for sulcus placement. The technique presented here describes using quadrilateral sutures to refix looped haptic IOLs at the ciliary sulcus with or without a bag complex. The haptic loops act as eyelets, and 4-side suture placement helps in good centration, avoiding lens tilt. The closed globe maneuver causes minimal ocular trauma and helps in faster postoperative recovery.

Source: Indian Journal of Ophthalmology

DOI: 10.4103/ijo.ijo_1316_24

Authors: Ayushi Choudhary, Gaurang Sehgal, Chaitra Jayadev, Nagesha C Krishnappa

Institution: Narayana Nethralaya

Language: English

Topic: Intraocular Surgery and Lenses

Subfield: Ophthalmology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4405834106

FWCI: 0.338

Cites: 9

Cited by: 1

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