27-gauge trocar-assisted transconjunctival sutureless intraocular lens scleral fixation.

OBJECTIVE

To present the surgical outcome of posterior chamber intraocular lens scleral fixation using a 27-gauge trocar-assisted transconjunctival sutureless technique in aphakic patients due to cataract surgery complications with inadequate capsular support.

METHODS

Six consecutive patients with aphakia due to cataract surgery complications with inadequate capsular bag support were operated by two surgeons. Intraocular lens scleral fixation was performed with a 27-gauge trocar-assisted transconjunctival sutureless technique. Patients were followed-up for 12 months. Preoperative and postoperative best-corrected visual acuities were assessed with Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study charts and expressed in decimals.

RESULTS

All patients showed statistically significant best-corrected visual acuity improvement and excellent anatomic results. Mean preoperative best-corrected visual acuity was 0.17 (range of 0.1-0.2). Mean postoperative best-corrected visual acuity was 0.84 (range of 0.63-1.00). Mean initial spherical equivalent refractive error was +11.85 (range of +9.00 to +15.00). Mean final spherical equivalent refractive error was -0.25 (range of -1.25 to +2.25). There were no postoperative complications during the whole follow-up.

CONCLUSION

Fixation of a posterior chamber intraocular lens using a 27-gauge trocar-assisted transconjunctival sutureless intrascleral technique is an excellent option for aphakic patients secondary to cataract surgery complications with inadequate capsular support.