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- Increasing cases of dislocated intraocular lenses (IOLs) due to lower age thresholds for cataract surgery and longer life expectancy have raised concerns about complications from traditional removal techniques.
- A new minimally invasive method using specialized lens-grabbing forceps allows for the IOL to be removed through a small incision in one motion, minimizing risks to the eye.
- In tests, IOL removal was quick (about 95 seconds) and involved only slight incision enlargement and little impact on corneal endothelial cells, indicating the technique's safety and effectiveness.
Article Abstract
Due to lower age thresholds for cataract surgery and increased longevity, cases with intraocular lens (IOL) dislocation requiring removal have increased. Traditional methods, such as cutting or folding the IOL within the eye, pose a high risk of complications, including corneal endothelial and iris damage. We developed a new minimally invasive technique for direct IOL removal using specially designed lens-grabbing forceps. These forceps can grasp and remove the IOL through a small incision in a single motion, significantly reducing intraocular manipulations compared to conventional methods. In our test cases, IOL removal through a 2.2 mm corneal incision was completed in approximately 95 s, with minimal incision enlargement (about 0.16 mm) and a slight decrease in corneal endothelial cells. Our findings suggest that this technique is minimally invasive and safe for IOL removal, offering a promising alternative to existing methods.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11122020 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/jcm13102938 | DOI Listing |
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