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ArticleInternational journal of retina and vitreous2025

New minimally invasive technique for repositioning of a subluxated retropupillary iris-claw IOL using needle-assisted fixation.

Celso Costa, Nuno Gouveia, Pedro Fonseca, Miguel Raimundo, Joaquim Murta, João Figueira

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Celso CostaDepartment of Ophthalmology, Unidade Local de Saúde de Coimbra (ULS Coimbra), Coimbra, Portugal. celsomiguelcosta@hotmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7111-1002
Nuno GouveiaDepartment of Ophthalmology, Unidade Local de Saúde de Coimbra (ULS Coimbra), Coimbra, Portugal.
Pedro FonsecaDepartment of Ophthalmology, Unidade Local de Saúde de Coimbra (ULS Coimbra), Coimbra, Portugal.
Miguel RaimundoDepartment of Ophthalmology, Unidade Local de Saúde de Coimbra (ULS Coimbra), Coimbra, Portugal.
Joaquim MurtaDepartment of Ophthalmology, Unidade Local de Saúde de Coimbra (ULS Coimbra), Coimbra, Portugal.
João FigueiraDepartment of Ophthalmology, Unidade Local de Saúde de Coimbra (ULS Coimbra), Coimbra, Portugal.

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purposeThis paper presents a modification of the needle-assisted retropupillary fixation technique for iris-claw intraocular lenses (IOLs). We introduce a novel, minimally invasive reenclavation technique for managing subluxated retropupillary iris-claw IOLs.

methodsThe technique was successfully performed on four patients diagnosed with subluxated retropupillary iris-claw IOLs. This approach involved a novel, minimally invasive reenclavation technique that utilized three needles: one long, straight translimbal needle crossing the anterior chamber and two needles introduced through the pars plana to reposition and securely reenclavate the IOL.

resultsAll patients experienced immediate and significant visual recovery, with their baseline visual acuities reestablished postoperatively. Importantly, no post-operative complications were observed during the six-month follow-up period, highlighting the safety and efficacy of the technique.

conclusionOur novel, minimally invasive technique for reenclavation of iris-claw IOLs, employing just three needles, eliminates the need for trocar insertion, infusion cannulas, or sutures. This approach offers significant advantages, including a shorter operative time and minimal surgical manipulation, leading to faster patient recovery and fewer complications.

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Needle-assistedRetropupillary iris-claw IOLSubluxation

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PMID40065366
PMCPMC11892194

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