OSN Europe: Extrusion cannula used for levitation of dropped IOL

Dislocated IOLs in the posterior chamber have always been a cause of concern and a known complication after a posterior capsule rupture. Improper sulcus fixation, dislocation/subluxation of the IOL bag complex or improper judgment about the integrity of the posterior capsule intraoperatively often leads to this complicated scenario. The dislocation of an IOL not only makes the patient aphakic but can also cause complications related to the dropped IOL. Therefore, it is mandatory to explant or reposition the IOL, which in itself has its own complications and requires a major vitreoretinal intervention.