Implantation of posterior chamber lens in the absence of capsular and zonular support
B. V. Hu, D. H. Shin, K. A. Gibbs and Y. J. Hong
Kresge Eye Institute, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI 48201.
We have developed surgical techniques for implanting a posterior chamber
lens in the absence of capsular and zonular support by securing both
haptics of the posterior chamber lens to the sclera at the ciliary sulcus
with 10-0 prolene suture. These techniques have been successfully performed
and have produced good visual results in six monocularly aphakic patients
who had contact lens intolerance and/or contraindications to anterior
chamber lens implantations. In consideration of the high incidence and the
great variety of complications associated with anterior chamber lenses,
these newly developed surgical techniques will be a useful alternative to
anterior chamber lenses, even in patients who do not have definite
contraindications to anterior chamber lens implantations.
