Sutureless scleral fixation technique can be used to implant IOLs in eyes lacking capsular support

Sutureless scleral fixation may be a viable approach to IOL implantation or IOL rescue when eyes lack sufficient capsular support, according to 1-year follow-up of a novel surgical technique.To avoid complications of more traditional methods of IOL implantation in these eyes with insufficient capsular support, Jonathan L. Prenner, MD, and colleagues at NJ Retina developed a technique of ciliary sulcus-based scleral fixation of a posterior chamber IOL without the use of sutures, scleral flaps or fibrin glue. The procedure had been deemed successful in short-term observations over the past 3 (Read more...)