Frontiers in Medicine (Apr 2022)

Phacoemulsification Combined With Supra-Capsular and Scleral-Fixated Intraocular Lens Implantation in Microspherophakia: A Retrospective Comparative Study

  • Ze-Xu Chen,
  • Ze-Xu Chen,
  • Ze-Xu Chen,
  • Ze-Xu Chen,
  • Zhen-Nan Zhao,
  • Zhen-Nan Zhao,
  • Zhen-Nan Zhao,
  • Zhen-Nan Zhao,
  • Yang Sun,
  • Yang Sun,
  • Yang Sun,
  • Yang Sun,
  • Wan-Nan Jia,
  • Wan-Nan Jia,
  • Wan-Nan Jia,
  • Wan-Nan Jia,
  • Jia-Lei Zheng,
  • Jia-Lei Zheng,
  • Jia-Lei Zheng,
  • Jia-Lei Zheng,
  • Jia-Hui Chen,
  • Jia-Hui Chen,
  • Jia-Hui Chen,
  • Jia-Hui Chen,
  • Tian-Hui Chen,
  • Tian-Hui Chen,
  • Tian-Hui Chen,
  • Tian-Hui Chen,
  • Li-Na Lan,
  • Li-Na Lan,
  • Li-Na Lan,
  • Li-Na Lan,
  • Yong-Xiang Jiang,
  • Yong-Xiang Jiang,
  • Yong-Xiang Jiang,
  • Yong-Xiang Jiang

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2022.869539
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 9

Abstract

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BackgroundMicrospherophakia (MSP) is a rare ocular condition, the lens surgery of which is complicated by both insufficient zonules and undersized capsule.MethodsThis study included MSP eyes managed with phacoemulsification combined with supra-capsular and scleral-fixated intraocular lens implantation (SCSF-IOL) and made the comparison with those treated by transscleral-fixated modified capsular tension ring and in-the-bag intraocular lens implantation (MCTR-IOL).ResultsA total of 20 MSP patients underwent SCSF-IOL, and 17 patients received MCTR-IOL. The postoperative best corrected visual acuity was significantly improved in both groups (P < 0.001), but no difference was found between the groups (P = 0.326). The IOL tilt was also comparable (P = 0.216). Prophylactic Nd:YAG laser posterior capsulotomy was performed 1 week to 1 month after the SCSF-IOL procedure. In the SCSF-IOL group, two eyes (10.00%) needed repeated laser treatment and one eye (5.00%) had a decentered capsule opening. Posterior capsule opacification was the most common complication (6, 35.29%) in the MCTR group. No IOL dislocation, secondary glaucoma, or retinal detachment was observed during follow-up.ConclusionsSCSF-IOL is a viable option for managing MSP and is comparable with the MCTR-IOL. Nd:YAG laser posterior capsulotomy was necessary to prevent residual capsule complications after the SCSF-IOL procedure.

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