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

Author: Jin Ho CHANG ¹ ; Jin Hak LEE
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1. Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea.
Publication Type:Original Article
Keywords: implautation; long-term results; posterior chamber intracoular lens; suture fixation
MeSH: Adult; Cataract Extraction; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; *Lenses, Intraocular; Longitudinal Studies; Male; Middle Aged; Postoperative Complications; *Suture Techniques; Treatment Outcome; Visual Acuity
From:Korean Journal of Ophthalmology 1991;5(1):42-46
CountryRepublic of Korea
Language:English
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.