The Evolution of IOL Fixation Part I: Large Incision

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A 20G vitrectomy and trans-scleral PC-IOL fixation is performed on an aphakic patient. A 55-year-old Caucasian gentleman previously presented with penetrating eye injury associated with intraocular foreign body. Three months after the surgery he underwent trans-scleral IOL fixation. A relatively large keratotomy is needed in order to introduce the IOL into the eye. Patients' vision improved from 20/400 to 20/20 a week after surgery.

Posted: 9/09/2014

Keywords:

Cataract

The Evolution of IOL Fixation Part I: Large Incision

A 20G vitrectomy and trans-scleral PC-IOL fixation is performed on an aphakic patient. A 55-year-old Caucasian gentleman previously presented with penetrating eye injury associated with intraocular foreign body. Three months after the surgery he underwent trans-scleral IOL fixation. A relatively large keratotomy is needed in order to introduce the IOL into the eye. Patients' vision improved from 20/400 to 20/20 a week after surgery.

Posted: 9/09/2014

Keywords:

Cataract

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