Iris fixation or scleral fixation of dislocated IOLs improves corrected distance visual acuity

Iris fixation and scleral fixation of dislocated IOLs had similar visual outcomes, but iris fixation was associated with more postoperative inflammation and less stable refraction, according to a study in South Korea.“The iris fixation techniques for the repositioning of dislocated IOL showed similar efficacy to the scleral fixation. However, despite iris fixation having the advantage of shorter operation time, it had several drawbacks, including increased rates of induced astigmatism and immediate postoperative inflammation, as well as earlier recurrence and less stable refraction,” Kyeong Hwan Kim, MD, the first author, told Ocular Surgery News.