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ArticleIndian journal of ophthalmology2026

Modified ab externo 2-point pierce technique for scleral fixation of single-piece intraocular lenses.

Karishma Tendulkar, Nagesha C Krishnappa, Rohitha Nayak, Chaitra Jayadev, Naren Shetty

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Article in Indian journal of ophthalmology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 authors.

Karishma TendulkarDepartment of Vitreo-Retina, Narayana Nethralaya, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Nagesha C KrishnappaDepartment of Vitreo-Retina, Narayana Nethralaya, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Rohitha NayakDepartment of Phaco and Refractive Surgery, Narayana Nethralaya, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Chaitra JayadevDepartment of Vitreo-Retina, Narayana Nethralaya, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Naren ShettyDepartment of Phaco and Refractive Surgery, Narayana Nethralaya, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Foldable acrylic lenses are the most extensively used 'in the bag' monofocal or multifocal intraocular lenses (IOLs) in cataract surgery, toric lenses in astigmatism, and refractive lens exchange surgeries. When subluxation or dislocation of these lenses is encountered, they must be explanted as they cannot be fixed with conventional scleral fixation techniques. The 'pierce' technique is a novel way of fixing these lenses to the sclera, wherein a 9-0/10-0 polypropylene suture with a straight needle is passed through the IOL at the haptic-optic junction. The ends of the threads are sutured under the scleral flaps in a vertical fashion. This case series highlights the merits of refixing subluxated or dislocated IOLs in a closed or open globe technique and its utility in eyes with weakened capsular bags as it provides good centration, minimal tilt, and applicability to a wider range of foldable IOLs without eyelets, including premium IOLs.

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Artificial Lens Implant MigrationLenses, IntraocularLens Implantation, IntraocularScleraSuture TechniquesFemaleHumansMaleProsthesis DesignVisual AcuityAcrylic intraocular lenses (IOLs)aphakiadislocated IOLsscleral fixation of IOLstoric IOLstrifocal IOLs

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PMID41817547
PMCPMC13235811

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