Scleral Fixation of Intraocular Lens with Ab Interno Technique

Autor: N K, Gurung, R, Rijal, B B, Thapa, S, Gurung
Rok vydání: 2017
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Zdroj: JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association. 56(206)
ISSN: 0028-2715
Popis: Implantation of scleral fixation intraocular lens for the surgical management of aphakia cases without capsular support is a safe procedure.Prospective study was carried out at Lumbini Eye Institute, Bhairahawa. A total of 32 patients underwent scleral fixation intraocular lens implantation within a period of two years from February 2014 to February 2016.The age range was from 15 to 79 years; mean age was 47.56 ± 20.16 SD. Among them 14 (43.75%) were male and 18 (56.25%) were female. The follow-up lasted for 24 months.SFIOL for the surgical management of aphakia in the absence of capsular support is a safe procedure. The long-term follow-up is needed for an accurate evaluation of outcomes.
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