Visual outcome and complications in ab-externo scleral fixation IOL in aphakia | [Pakistan Journal of Ophthalmology • 2011]

Author(s):

1. Aziz-ur-Rahman: Isra Postgraduate Institute of Opthalmology, Al-Ibrahim Eye Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan

2. Israr Ahmed Bhutto: Isra Postgraduate Institute of Opthalmology, Al-Ibrahim Eye Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan

3. Sadia Bukhari: Isra Postgraduate Institute of Opthalmology, Al-Ibrahim Eye Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan

4. Mazhar-ul-Hassan: Isra Postgraduate Institute of Opthalmology, Al-Ibrahim Eye Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan

5. Muhammad Nasir Bhatti: Isra Postgraduate Institute of Opthalmology, Al-Ibrahim Eye Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan

Abstract:

Purpose: To assess the visual outcome and complications in patients after Ab-externo scleral fixation of intraocular lens. Materials and Methods. This quasi experimental study was conducted at Isra Postgraduate Institute of Ophthalmology, Al-Ibrahim Eye Hospital, Malir, Karachi; from May 2006 to April 2007. Study included total 30 eyes of 30 patients fulfilling criteria. All cases were worked up according to the protocol. All patients underwent Ab-externo scleral fixation of IOL. Patients were followed up at 1st day, 1st week, 1st month, 2nd month and 3rd month. Complete eye examination including best-corrected visual acuity and complications were noted on each visit. Results: Best corrected visual acuity improved in 29 (96.7%) patients while 26 (86.7%) patients showed BCVA 6/12 or better. The most common intraoperative and postoperative complications observed were vitreous hemorrhage and astigmatism respectively. Conclusion: Ab-externo scleral fixation of an IOL was found to be safe and showed favourable postoperative results.

Page(s): 73-77

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Published: Journal: Pakistan Journal of Ophthalmology , Volume: 27, Issue: 2, Year: 2011

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