A safety suture for implantation of posterior chamber intraocular lenses in complicated cases.

Abstract

Implantation of a posterior chamber intraocular lens can be difficult and risky in complicated cases such as a large tear in the posterior capsule, a cloudy cornea, or a small pupil. The author describes a technique for performing a safe implantation. The intraocular lens is supported by a suspension suture, which is threaded through a positioning hole or tied to the lens haptic. The suture is removed once a stable fixation is achieved.

• Authors: E I Assia
• Journal: Ophthalmic surgery and lasers (Ophthalmic Surg Lasers) Vol. 28 Issue 7 Pg. 609-10 (Jul 1997) ISSN: 1082-3069 [Print] United States
• PMID: 9243668 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Methylmethacrylates

Topics

• Humans
• Lenses, Intraocular
• Methylmethacrylates
• Risk Factors
• Safety
• Suture Techniques