[Retropupillary iris claw intraocular lens implantation technique for aphakia].

Abstract

BACKGROUND:

Overview of the retropupillary implantation of iris claw intraocular lenses (Artisan®,Ophtec, Groningen, Niederlande and Verisyse(TM),AMO, Santa Ana CA).

MATERIAL AND METHODS:

A literature search and review of implantation techniques, patient selection, potential complications and management strategies.

RESULTS:

This approach has the advantage of a simple implantation technique, an anatomically correct implantation site (as compared to endocapsular implantation) and a relatively low complication rate. An intact iris is, however, a prerequisite for this technique. Ischemic vitreoretinopathies, such as diabetes or vascular occlusive entities, as well as uveitis might be considered as contraindications.

CONCLUSIONS:

The retropupillary implantation of iris claw intraocular lenses is an interesting and especially time-effective rehabilitation technique for aphakia.

• Authors: W Sekundo, T Bertelmann, S Schulze
• Journal: Der Ophthalmologe : Zeitschrift der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft (Ophthalmologe) Vol. 111 Issue 4 Pg. 315-9 (Apr 2014) ISSN: 1433-0423 [Electronic] Germany
• Vernacular Title: Technik der retropupillaren Irisklauenintraokularlinsenimplantation bei Aphakie.
• PMID: 24599663 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article, Review)

Topics

• Anterior Chamber (surgery)
• Aphakia, Postcataract (surgery)
• Humans
• Iris (surgery)
• Lens Implantation, Intraocular (instrumentation, methods)
• Lenses, Intraocular
• Prosthesis Design
• Reoperation (instrumentation, methods)
• Suture Anchors