RESEARCH ARTICLE
Malik`s Technique of Single Loop Fixation of Posterior Chamber Intraocular Lens in Presence of Partial Capsular Support
Krishan Pal Singh Malik1, Ruchi Goel2, *, Divya Kishore2, Smriti Nagpal2
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2015Volume: 9
First Page: 169
Last Page: 171
Publisher ID: TOOPHTJ-9-169
DOI: 10.2174/1874364101509010169
Article History:
Received Date: 19/3/2015Revision Received Date: 7/9/2015
Acceptance Date: 9/9/2015
Electronic publication date: 31/12/2015
Collection year: 2015
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Abstract
Single loop fixation of posterior chamber intraocular lens in the presence of partial capsular support is usually performed by creation of additional scleral flap or tunnel. This extra port may expose the suture holding the intraocular lens or the tucked-in lens haptics to the outside environment thereby increasing the risk of endophthalmitis. We describe a technique of single loop fixation where the scleral tunnel is created adjacent to the site with the absent capsule, the leading haptic is placed on the capsular scaffold, the trailing haptic is tied to 9-0 polypropylene, and the suture is then secured to the inner edge of the scleral lip with enough tension to center the optics and the wound is then closed. The suture knot gets buried within the scleral tunnel with no external communication and does not require a separate port. It is an easy, safe, fast and reproducible technique with a lens tilt of less than 2°.
