VIENNA — Iris fixation and scleral fixation, two techniques that are used in the absence of capsular support, have advantages and disadvantages.
These techniques were reviewed in a presentation at the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons meeting.
“Iris claw is a fast procedure with potentially no conjunctival opening. The lens is fixated to the iris periphery, so you have minimal effect on the normal physiology of the iris and a low incidence of corneal decompensation, secondary glaucoma or cystoid macular edema,” Matteo Forlini, MD, said.
The main disadvantage