Trans-optic suture fixation of malpositioned intraocular lenses

To report a technique for fixating posterior chamber intraocular lenses (PCIOLs) to the sclera by passing sutures through the lens material.

Cases in which PCIOLs were fixated to the sclera using trans-optic sutures were included in this series. Intra and post-operative complications were recorded, and lens position was assessed using slit-lamp examination.

Fourteen cases were included in this series. In nine cases, the procedure was performed using 9-0 polypropylene in pseudophakic eyes to correct subluxation, centration, tilt or to replace a broken haptic. In five cases, this technique was used for primary PCIOL fixation using a flanged 6-0 polypropylene suture in aphakic eyes. In all cases, the lenses remained centered and stable at the end of follow-up, and no post-operative complications occurred.

Trans-optic suturing is a safe and effective alternative method for fixation of IOLs in a variety of pseudophakic and aphakic clinical scenarios.