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Sulcus fixation without capsular support in children.

C Zetterström1, A Lundvall, H Weeber

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, St. Eriks Eye Hospital/Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden.

Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
|June 22, 1999
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Sulcus fixation of intraocular lenses (IOLs) without capsular support in children is a viable option for correcting aphakia. This method showed good visual outcomes and no major complications in a long-term follow-up study.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Pediatric Ophthalmology
  • Surgical Innovation

Background:

  • Children requiring intraocular lens (IOL) implantation without capsular support present unique surgical challenges.
  • Aphakia in pediatric patients necessitates effective visual rehabilitation strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the long-term outcomes of sulcus fixation for intraocular lenses (IOLs) in pediatric eyes lacking capsular support.
  • To assess the safety and efficacy of this surgical approach in a cohort of children.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 21 eyes from 13 children undergoing sulcus-fixated IOL implantation.
  • Causes for aphakia included Marfan's syndrome, essential lens dislocation, lens injury, and spherophakia.
  • IOLs were implanted via a limbal approach with haptic suturing to the scleral bed.

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Main Results:

  • No intraoperative complications were noted.
  • Best corrected visual acuity remained stable or improved post-surgery in all cases.
  • No significant postoperative complications such as visual axis opacification, glaucoma, or retinal issues were observed.

Conclusions:

  • Sulcus fixation of IOLs without capsular support is a safe and effective surgical option for pediatric aphakia.
  • This technique provides good visual outcomes and avoids major sight-threatening complications in children.