DR. PRANAMI BASYACH

Dr. (Mrs.) BARUAH MAMONI, Dr.Deepanjan Ghosh

Abstract

Aim : To evaluate outcomes of retropupillary iris claw lens in patients with no or minimal capsular support

Methodology:A prospective study in 15 eyes with primary & secondary iris claw lens implantation. Out of 15 eyes,4 subluxated lens and 11 aphakic eyes. Preoperative VA,Slit-lamp examination,fundus examination,USG B scan were done .Anterior vitrectomy and retropupillary iris claw implantation done.

Results:3 months postoperative BCVA in patients were 6/6-3,6/9-6/18-7,6/24-6/60-5.Complications like corneal oedema in 5,ovalization of pupil in 3 & macular edema in 1 patient.IOP was normal

Conclusions:Iris claw lens gives satisfactory visual rehabilitation following aphakia without sufficient capsular support.