Modified intrascleral haptic fixation of the light adjustable lens in a case of spontaneous adult-onset bilateral lens subluxation

Abstract

Purpose: To describe the application of the light adjustable lens (LAL) using an intrascleral haptic fixation (ISHF) technique for the correction of aphakia and post-operative refractive error. Observation: The LAL was placed using a modified trocar-based ISHF technique for visual rehabilitation following removal of bilateral cataracts in a patient with ectopia lentis. She ultimately obtained an excellent refractive outcome after adjustment with micro-monovision. Conclusions and Importance: Secondary intraocular lens placement has a much higher risk of residual ametropia than traditional in-the-bag lens placement. The ISHF technique with the LAL presents a solution for eliminating postoperative refractive error in patients requiring scleral-fixated lenses.

Keywords

• Light adjustable lens
• Lens subluxation
• Scleral-fixated intraocular lens
• Yamane
• Intrascleral haptic fixation