The Suture‐In‐Needle, Closed‐Loop Technique for Repositioning a Dislocated Akreos Adapt Intraocular Lens
<b>Purpose:</b> To evaluate a modified minimally invasive technique for trans-scleral repositioning of dislocated Akreos Adapt intraocular lenses (IOLs) without scleral flaps. <b>Methods:</b> This retrospective case series included 17 eyes with subluxated or dislocated IOLs that underwent repositioning using a suture-in-needle, closed-loop technique. The procedure involved passing an 8-0 polypropylene suture through the IOL's four fenestrated haptics using a bent 30-gauge needle. The exterior suture knot was buried into the sclera without creating scleral flaps or dissecting the conjunctiva. Data on pre- and postoperative intraocular pressure, best-corrected visual acuity, IOL position, corneal endothelial cell counts, and intra-/postoperative complications were collected and analyzed. The follow-up period lasted at least 6 months. <b>Results:</b> All 17 cases demonstrated stable and well-centered IOLs with improved visual acuity. No significant complications, including IOL tilt, decentration, vitreous hemorrhage, hypotony, iris capture, or suture erosion, were observed during the follow-up. <b>Conclusion:</b> The suture-in-needle, closed-loop technique for trans-scleral refixation of dislocated Akreos Adapt IOLs is minimally invasive, achieves excellent anatomical and functional outcomes, and reduces the risk of complications.
Authors
- Kunkun Zheng
- Jingjing Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7040-1139)
- Fang Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8140-6800)
- Lei Wan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8294-5793)
Institutions
- Shandong Eye Hospital (CN)
- Shandong First Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Ophthalmology
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1155/joph/6846620
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Intraocular Surgery and Lenses
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.71
Funders
- Taishan Scholar Foundation of Shandong Province
- Natural Science Foundation of Qingdao