Flanged intrascleral IOL fixation with double-needle technique

The intrascleral IOL fixation technique was reported by Scharioth and Agarwal as a sutureless technique for IOL fixation. This technique has become a popular procedure because it has some advantages over conventional trans-scleral suturing of the IOL. Flanged IOL fixation is a new surgical procedure that can be carried out via the conjunctiva in which the haptics of the IOL are strongly fixed to the sclera without using suture or glue. This technique is simple but not easy. The surgeon needs to understand some key points of the technique.
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