Dislocated 4-haptic intraocular lens rescue with Gore-tex suture scleral re-fixation
Luke Michaels,
George Moussa,
Hadi Ziaei
et al.
Abstract:Background
Dislocated IOL exchange conventionally involves manipulation within the anterior chamber which risks secondary injury to anterior chamber structures. We describe and evaluate a 4-haptic IOL rescue technique that avoids entering the anterior chamber and thus minimizes post operative inflammation, astigmatism and recovery time relative to conventional IOL explantation and replacement techniques.
Methods
Retrospective, non-randomized, inter… Show more
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