Lamellar corneal autograft for corneal perforation.

BACKGROUND

Corneal perforation secondary to exteriorization of the haptic foot of the anterior chamber intraocular lens (IOL) is a rare complication in IOL surgery.

CASE REPORT: A superior penetrating corneal defect developed in the right eye of a 74-year-old woman associated with exteriorization of the superior haptic of an anterior chamber IOL.

METHODS

We describe the technique of repositioning and successful patching of the defect using a lamellar cornea-sclera rotational autograft.

CONCLUSIONS

This technique is useful for small perforations when cornea donor tissue is not available.