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Title: Suture fixation of a posterior chamber intraocular lens in anticoagulated patients. Author: Parker DS, Price FW. Journal: J Cataract Refract Surg; 2003 May; 29(5):949-54. PubMed ID: 12781281. Abstract: PURPOSE: To describe a technique of suture fixating posterior chamber silicone intraocular lenses (PC IOLs) to the iris through a limbal incision and to evaluate its effectiveness in preventing intraocular hemorrhages. SETTING: Price Vision Group, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. METHODS: This retrospective single-center study comprised 7 eyes (5 patients) that had suture fixation of a silicone PC IOL from a limbal approach to the midperipheral iris using 9-0 polypropylene (Prolene(R)) suture. All patients were taking warfarin sodium (Coumadin(R)) preoperatively and postoperatively. At each follow-up examination, visual acuity and intraocular pressure were measured, the stability of the PC IOL was assessed, and the anterior chamber and posterior segment were evaluated for blood. RESULTS: There was no incidence of intraocular hemorrhage during surgery in any eye. In 6 eyes, there was no blood in the anterior chamber or posterior segment at any postoperative examination. A nonlayering hyphema that resolved within 1 week without sequelae was noted in 1 patient 6 weeks postoperatively. The mean follow-up was 10.7 months (range 6 to 25 months). CONCLUSION: Suture fixating a PC IOL to the iris through a limbal approach was an effective means of placing an IOL in anticoagulated patients without capsule support.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]