Trans-scleral 9-0 Prolene Fixation of In-the-Bag Dislocated PCIOL "Cross-Swords Technique"

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Steven Cohen, MD, performs a 9-0 Prolene suture technique for trans-scleral fixation of an in-the-bag dislocated PCIOL by keeping the prolene suture entirely buried in the sclera.

Posted: 10/07/2013

Trans-scleral 9-0 Prolene Fixation of In-the-Bag Dislocated PCIOL "Cross-Swords Technique"

Steven Cohen, MD, performs a 9-0 Prolene suture technique for trans-scleral fixation of an in-the-bag dislocated PCIOL by keeping the prolene suture entirely buried in the sclera.

Posted: 10/07/2013

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Bhushan Khare

12 years ago

Dear Dr Cohen Nice technique. How do u avoid refractive surprises in SF IOL Pl rgds Dr B Khare

steven cohen

12 years ago

Most patients need some adjustment of their glasses after the surgery. Since it is the IOL that was previously in the eye and since the IOL is in about the same place it was previously, the change in refraction is not usually significant.

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