Technique for Sutured Scleral Fixation of One-Piece Hydrophobic Acrylic Intraocular Lenses Dislocated Into the Vitreous

Purpose:To present a suturing technique for safe refixation of posteriorly dislocated one-piece hydrophobic acrylic intraocular lenses (IOLs).Method:Retrospective data analysis of a series of 12 cases operated with vitrectomy, followed by IOL relocation to the retropupillary area, after which polypropylene sutures are passed through the optic-haptic junctions of the dislocated IOL and subsequently secured to the sclera.Results:In all cases, the IOL remained centered throughout the follow-up period (mean 10.5 months, range 3 weeks-36 months). One case was complicated by vitreous hemorrhage the first postoperative day and later cystoid macular edema. Visual acuity was not compromised at the end of follow-up.Conclusion:The presented technique is safe and provides long-term stable refixation in cases of late posterior dislocation of a one-piece hydrophobic acrylic IOL. The risk that sutures looped around haptics will slip off the haptic is thereby avoided.