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Modified intrascleral haptic fixation of the light adjustable lens in a case of spontaneous adult-onset bilateral lens subluxation.

Abstract

Purpose

To describe the application of the light adjustable lens (LAL) using an intrascleral haptic fixation (ISHF) technique for the correction of aphakia and post-operative refractive error.

Observation

The LAL was placed using a modified trocar-based ISHF technique for visual rehabilitation following removal of bilateral cataracts in a patient with ectopia lentis. She ultimately obtained an excellent refractive outcome after adjustment with micro-monovision.

Conclusions and importance

Secondary intraocular lens placement has a much higher risk of residual ametropia than traditional in-the-bag lens placement. The ISHF technique with the LAL presents a solution for eliminating postoperative refractive error in patients requiring scleral-fixated lenses.

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