Ab-interno scleral suture loop fixation with cow-hitch knot in posterior chamber intraocular lens decentration

Indian J Ophthalmol. 2016 Feb;64(2):124-6. doi: 10.4103/0301-4738.179712.

Abstract

Aim of study: To describe a simplified ab-interno cow-hitch suture fixation technique for repositioning decentered posterior chamber intraocular lens (PC IOL).

Materials and methods: Two cases are presented with the surgical correction of decentered and subluxated IOL. Ab-interno scleral suture fixation technique with hitch-cow knot in the eye was performed with a ciliary sulcus guide instrument and 1 year follow-up was completed.

Results: Both of the patients had well centered lenses postoperatively. Corrected distant and near visual acuities of the patients were improved. There was no significant postoperative complication. In the follow-up period of 1 year, no evidence of suture erosion was found.

Conclusions: Ab-interno scleral suture loop fixation with hitch-cow knot in the eye was effective in repositioning decentered or subluxated PC IOLs with excellent postoperative centered lenses and visual outcomes.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Artificial Lens Implant Migration / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intraocular Pressure / physiology
  • Lens Implantation, Intraocular / methods*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Reoperation
  • Sclera / surgery*
  • Suture Techniques*
  • Visual Acuity / physiology