Intraocular lens hang-down technique for dropped monofocal intraocular lens: modified technique to minimize surgical damage during surgery

A modified surgical technique for monofocal scleral fixation intraocular lens (IOL) that has completely dropped into the vitreous, without requiring IOL explantation. The “IOL hang-down technique” involves passing a suture needle through the haptic of the existing IOL, creating a bridge-like structure between 2 opposite corneal side ports, which keeps the IOL suspended on the needle. The technique enables haptic fixation within a closed intraocular system, eliminating the need to bring the IOL into the anterior segment or to explant it. Also, this technique reduces the risk of recurrent dislocation of the IOL to the vitreous during fixation. This surgical technique offers a less invasive alternative by avoiding IOL explantation and reducing surgical damage while ensuring stable fixation of the existing IOL.