Comparative analysis of two innovative products designed exclusively for sutureless scleral fixation of intraocular lenses, “XNIT device” versus “CM-T flex intraocular lens”
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: PURPOSE: To compare the safety and efficacy of two innovative products for sutureless scleral fixation of intraocular lenses (SFIOL), namely, extraocular needle-guided haptic insertion technique (XNIT) device and CM-T Flex IOL. SETTING: This study was conducted at two different tertiary eye hospitals in South India. DESIGN: Nonrandomized comparative-retrospective study. METHODS: A retrospective analysis of 137 eyes of 137 patients was done, in which 80 eyes underwent SFIOL using XNIT technique and 57 eyes used the CM-T flex IOL. Visual outcomes and complication rates were evaluated over a 6-month follow-up period. RESULTS: At 6 months, the XNIT group demonstrated superior median best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA). Both techniques showed comparable BCVA at 1 and 3 months follow-up visits. XNIT group showed better uncorrected visual acuity at all study visits. There were no statistically significant differences between two techniques in postoperative complication rates. CONCLUSION: In conclusion, both XNIT and CM-T Flex techniques represent advancements in SFIOL surgery, each with distinct advantages. Clinicians should consider patient-specific factors and surgical preferences when choosing between these techniques for optimal outcomes in aphakic management.
Source: Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
Authors: Prabu Baskaran, Nivean Madhivanan, Juhi Sahu, Maanasi Mahalingam, Seema Prabu, Pratheeba DNivean, Mohamed Abrar
Institution: Aravind Eye Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: Ophthalmology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4414512672