Repeat IOL Dislocation

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Michael Patterson, DO, presents a case with repeat IOL dislocations despite a previous scleral fixation. The IOL had dislocated twice in the anterior chamber and now in the posterior chamber. 23G stab incisions are made 180 degrees apart, approximately 1-1.5mm away from the limbus. Sclerotomies farther away from the limbus force the IOL haptics to stretch which makes the lens more susceptible to dislocation.

Posted: 5/24/2016

Repeat IOL Dislocation

Michael Patterson, DO, presents a case with repeat IOL dislocations despite a previous scleral fixation. The IOL had dislocated twice in the anterior chamber and now in the posterior chamber. 23G stab incisions are made 180 degrees apart, approximately 1-1.5mm away from the limbus. Sclerotomies farther away from the limbus force the IOL haptics to stretch which makes the lens more susceptible to dislocation.

Posted: 5/24/2016

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