[Secondary implantation of posterior chamber lenses]

In 27 eyes, secondary implantation of posterior chamber lenses was performed. The precondition was the existence of a part of the posterior lens capsule with zonular fibers. After cleaning of the capsule surface by means of irrigation/aspiration as well as lysis of posterior synechiae and if necessary, anterior vitrectomy, the lens was fixated in the ciliary sulcus using air and healon. Postoperatively, the visual acuities were found to be the same or better in comparison with the preoperative readings. The two main complications were decentralization of the intraocular lens and further opacification of the posterior lens capsule.