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  • 1King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
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Surgical placement of posterior chamber intraocular lenses (IOLs) can cause optic tilt due to suture configuration. Surgeons should aim for symmetrical suture placement to minimize this risk.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Surgical Techniques

Background:

  • Posterior chamber intraocular lenses (IOLs) are commonly used in cataract surgery.
  • Scleral fixation is an alternative fixation method for IOLs when capsular support is inadequate.
  • The haptics of IOLs are crucial for stable lens placement, and suture configuration can influence this.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze various suture configurations at the haptics of posterior chamber intraocular lenses (IOLs).
  • To estimate the degree of optic tilt resulting from different suture placements.
  • To identify suture configurations that minimize or eliminate induced torque and tilt.

Main Methods:

  • A plastic cylinder model with drilled holes simulated ocular placement.

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  • An IOL with eyelets in its haptics was used to test suture configurations.
  • Analysis focused on net torque generated on IOL haptics and subsequent optic tilt.

    • Main Results:

    • 64 regular and numerous irregular suture configurations were identified.
    • Of 16 likely configurations, 4 were torque-neutral, 2 caused maximum tilt, and 10 induced some tilt.
    • Longer suture bites reduced torsion but increased looping risk; radial placement and perpendicular eyelets are theoretically ideal but practically difficult.

    Conclusions:

    • Surgeons performing scleral fixation of posterior chamber IOLs must consider potential optic tilt.
    • Symmetrical suture configurations at both haptics are recommended to minimize tilt.
    • Awareness of suture-induced torque is essential for optimal IOL positioning and visual outcomes.