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    • Ophthalmology
    • Surgical Innovation
    • Medical Case Studies

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    • Cataract surgery with in-the-bag intraocular lens (IOL) implantation is a common procedure worldwide.
    • Late in-the-bag IOL dislocation, occurring years post-surgery, has an increasing incidence of 0.5-1%.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a case of late in-the-bag IOL dislocation.
    • To discuss the diagnostic and surgical management of this condition.
    • To highlight the positive visual outcomes following intervention.

    Main Methods:

    • Diagnosis via clinical examination and pupil dilation in a patient with decreased vision and high intraocular pressure.
    • Surgical intervention involving repositioning of the dislocated IOL complex using scleral suturing.

    Main Results:

    • Successful repositioning of the dislocated IOL complex.
    • Normalization of the patient's visual acuity post-surgery.
    • Demonstration that surgical management yields good visual outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • Late in-the-bag IOL dislocation is a significant clinical entity requiring surgical management.
    • Both IOL complex repositioning and exchange offer favorable visual results.
    • Prompt surgical intervention is crucial for vision restoration in these cases.