Scleral-fixated posterior chamber intraocular lenses in non-vitrectomized eyes

Y F Yang, C Bunce, J K G Dart, R L Johnston, D G Charteris

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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To assess the long-term outcome of scleral-fixated sutured posterior chamber intraocular lens (SPCIOL) implantation in non pars plana vitrectomised eyes (1) to evaluate the long-term visual outcome, (2) to identify preoperative risk factors for poor visual outcomes, and (3) to identify the incidence of vitreoretinal complications.

METHOD: A retrospective review of 65 eyes, which had not undergone pars plana vitrectomy prior to scleral-fixated SPCIOL implantation.

RESULTS: In all, 65 eyes of 61 patients were analysed. The median follow-up period was 16 months (range 1-68 months). At final follow-up, 43 (66%) eyes had unchanged or improved BCVA at final follow-up. A total of 20 (31%) eyes had at least a two line improvement and eight (12%) eyes had at least a two line deterioration in final BCVA. No significant preoperative risk factors for a poor visual outcome were identified. In all, 24 eyes (37%) had per- and postoperative adverse events. These eyes were significantly more likely to have a poor visual outcome. Three eyes (4.6%) had a retinal detachment in the postoperative period, all of which had no perception of light at final follow-up.

CONCLUSIONS: This study confirmed that while scleral-fixated SPCIOL intraocular lens implantation might be beneficial, there is a significant risk of per- and postoperative complications leading to loss of best-corrected vision in some eyes.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)64-70
Number of pages7
JournalEye
Volume20
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2006

Keywords

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Cataract Extraction
  • Epidemiologic Methods
  • Eye Injuries, Penetrating
  • Female
  • Glaucoma
  • Humans
  • Lens Implantation, Intraocular
  • Lenses, Intraocular
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Reoperation
  • Sclera
  • Visual Acuity
  • Journal Article

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