Long term follow-up of retropupillary fixation of iris-clipped intraocular lens for children with inadequate capsular support

Author: Alvina Pauline D. Santiago ^{1
,

2
,

3} ; Noel S. Cariño ¹
Author Information

1. Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, College of Medicine and Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila
2. The Medical City, Pasig City
3. St. Lukes Medical Center, Quezon City
Publication Type:Case Reports
Keywords: iris-clipped intraocular lens; retropupillary fixation
MeSH: lens subluxation
From: Acta Medica Philippina 2023;57(2):50-56
CountryPhilippines
Language:English
Abstract: Children with weak or absent capsular support requiring lens removal and intraocular lens implantation present as one of the more challenging cases in pediatric ophthalmology practice. The authors present a case series with postoperative follow-up of at least five years after retropupillary fixation of iris-clipped lenses. All cases had improved visual acuity with only minor focal iris atrophy as complication in one case. Retropupillary fixation of iris-clipped IOL should be included in an ophthalmologist's armamentarium when operating on cases with weak or absent capsular support.
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