DR. DEEPAK AGARWAL

Dr. BORAL SUBHENDU KUMAR, Dr.ABHISHEK VERMA

Abstract

Purpose: To evaluate the outcome and viability of a modified self-sealing scleral pocket technique for SFIOL.

Methods: A retrospective, interventional study done taking 26 eyes where this modified technique performed in the last year. Cases included in study were dislocated IOL, absent Posterior Capsule or subluxated cataract. Two diagonally opposite paralimbal curved scleral pockets made 3mm away from limbus along with vitrectomy. A multi-piece IOL used and the haptics were fixed under the scleral pockets inside a linear scleral tunnel underneath the superficial scleral flap. The conjunctiva was apposed with cautery.

Main outcomes measured: Mean pre and post-operative BCVA are compared, postoperative astigmatism measured.

Results: Mean pre & postoperative BCVA were Log MAR 0.73+/-0.65 and Log MAR 0.42+/-0.65 (P=0.013). Mean post-operative astigmatism was 1.00+/-1.14 Dcyl.

Conclusion: This modified simple way of SFIOL decreases the duration of surgery with minimal complication.

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