Intraocular lens-blocking technique for intraocular foreign body removal.

Indian J Ophthalmol

Eye Hospital and School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China.

Published: June 2022

AI Article Synopsis

  • The study introduces a new method for removing intraocular foreign bodies (IOFBs) using phacoemulsification and microincision vitrectomy.
  • All six patients involved had their IOFBs successfully removed using a three-piece intraocular lens (IOL) to confine the IOFB to the anterior chamber.
  • This technique proved effective with no complications during or after the surgery.

Article Abstract

The aim of this study was to describe a novel technique for intraocular foreign body (IOFB) removal. Phacoemulsification was performed in all patients, followed by a complete microincision vitrectomy to free all tissues surrounding the IOFB. A three-piece intraocular lens (IOL) was placed in the capsular bag, and an opening was made in the upper center of the capsule. The IOFB was removed and lifted to the anterior chamber through the capsular opening and IOL edge. The IOFB was confined to the anterior chamber by the IOL, and then easily extracted through the main corneal incision. The technique was adopted in six eyes of six patients. All IOFBs were removed successfully in all patients without intraoperative or postoperative complications. The IOL-blocking technique is a useful approach for IOFB removal.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9359256PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/ijo.IJO_2916_21DOI Listing

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