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The "sandwich technique" for iris-fixated phakic intraocular lens implantation
Mana Tehrani1, H Burkhard Dick
1Department of Ophthalmology, Johannes-Gutenberg-University, Mainz, Germany. tehrani@augen.klinik.uni-mainz.de
Purpose:
To describe a new technique of implantation of the Artisan/Verisyse phakic intraocular lens (PIOL).
Methods:
After PIOL insertion into the anterior chamber, a bolus of a high viscosity ophthalmic viscosurgical device (OVD) is placed over the optic, separating it widely from the endothelium.
Results:
The technique decreases the chance of endothelial damage during enclavation.
Conclusions:
A bolus of a high viscosity OVD placed on the anterior surface of the Artisan/Verisyse PIOL may make enclavation safer.
