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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Intraocular Lens Implantation
  • Cataract Surgery

Background:

  • Absence of capsular support or extended zonulolysis necessitates retroiridal enclavation of iris claw intraocular lenses (IOLs) when sufficient iris support is present.
  • Contraindications for this procedure include uveitis and ischaemic retinopathies.
  • The retroiridal iris claw lens (Verisyse®/Artisan®) is indicated for 'in-the-bag' IOL dislocation due to pseudoexfoliation (PEX) zonulopathy and complicated phacoemulsification with large zonular defects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of retroiridal iris claw lens implantation in complex cataract cases.
  • To assess refractive outcomes and optical quality compared to endocapsular fixation.
  • To determine the complication rates associated with this surgical technique.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 81 eyes implanted with retroiridal iris claw lenses.
  • Laser optic biometry was used for refractive targeting.
  • Wavefront analysis was performed to assess optical quality.

Main Results:

  • 100% of 'in-the-bag' luxation cases achieved target refraction within 1 D; 62% of more complicated cases did.
  • No significant difference in optical quality was observed between retroiridal iris claw lenses and endocapsular spherical IOLs.
  • Iris pigment atrophy was clinically insignificant, and the risk of cystoid macular edema was lower than with sclera-suture-fixated lenses.

Conclusions:

  • Retroiridal iris claw lenses can be implanted atraumatically under topical anesthesia.
  • Intraocular lens-related complications are minimal.
  • This technique provides a valuable option for complex cataract surgeries where standard IOL fixation is not feasible.