Korean J Ophthalmol.  1991 Jun;5(1):42-46. 10.3341/kjo.1991.5.1.42.

Long-term results of implantation of posterior chamber intraocular lens by suture fixation

• Chang JH
• Lee JH

• KMID: 1735078
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3341/kjo.1991.5.1.42

Abstract

We reviewed the long-term results of implantation of posterior chamber intraocular lens (PC IOL) by suture fixation in 23 patients without zonular or capsular support. In terms of preoperative state, 15 were aphakic, 5 had cataracts and 3 were aphakic with concurrent corneal opacity. The latter had penetrating keratoplasty as well at the time of surgery. They were followed up for more than 1 year, and the best corrected vision remained the same or improved in all cases after surgery. The transscleral suture fixation-related complications included vitreous hemorrhage, hyphema and retinal detachment.

Keyword

implautation; long-term results; posterior chamber intracoular lens; suture fixation

MeSH Terms

Adult
Cataract Extraction
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
*Lenses, Intraocular
Longitudinal Studies
Male
Middle Aged
Postoperative Complications
*Suture Techniques
Treatment Outcome
Visual Acuity