A NOVEL SURGICAL TECHNIQUE FOR RESCUING A DISLOCATED ACCOMMODATIVE INTRAOCULAR LENS (CRYSTALENS).

Abstract

PURPOSE\nTo describe a novel surgical technique for rescuing a dislocated in-the-bag accommodative intraocular lens (Crystalens; Bausch and Lomb Inc, Rochester NY) and report its postoperative outcome.\n\n\nMETHODS\nInterventional case report. An 82-year-old patient with history of pseudoexfoliation syndrome presented with a posteriorly dislocated in-the-bag Crystalens intraocular lens. A pars plana vitrectomy was performed. The Crystalens intraocular lens was rescued, and scleral sulcus fixated using prolene suture.\n\n\nRESULTS\nNo intraoperative or postoperative complications were noted. The preoperative visual acuity was 6/200. The vision improved to 20/30, 8 weeks after the surgery.\n\n\nCONCLUSION\nRescuing, instead of exchanging, a Crystalens intraocular lens might be a safe alternative in patients with a dislocated in-the-bag Crystalens intraocular lens.