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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Surgical Techniques
  • Refractive Surgery

Background:

  • Sutureless intrascleral fixation of intraocular lenses (IOLs) is an alternative to traditional methods.
  • Pars plana vitrectomy is often combined with IOL fixation procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the refractive outcomes of sutureless intrascleral fixation of IOLs.
  • To assess the stability of refractive results over time.
  • To determine the impact of fixation location on refractive outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective, consecutive cohort study.
  • Inclusion of 84 eyes from 80 patients.
  • Analysis of spherical equivalent (SEQ) and change in SEQ (ΔSEQ) from preoperative calculations.

Main Results:

  • Mean follow-up of 2.33 years.
  • Stable SEQ and ΔSEQ throughout follow-up (p > 0.95).
  • Posterior fixation distances correlated with more hyperopic shifts (p < 0.03).

Conclusions:

  • Sutureless intrascleral IOL fixation with pars plana vitrectomy yields favorable and stable refractive outcomes.
  • The technique is a viable option for achieving desired refractive results.
  • Surgeons can utilize these findings to optimize refractive outcomes.