Dr.Vaishali Lalit Ooney
Purpose : To study visual outcome in patients implanted with posterior iris claw lens- 6 month follow- up.
Method : Retrospective study in tertiary care hospital-Department of Ophthalmology.Study includes 30 Cases. Exclusion criteria:Traumatic cataract with posterior segment pathologies.Inclusion criteria:Subluxation of lens/Surgically aphakic patient. The Cases belonged to two clinical settings :1.Elective secondary IOL implantation 2.Those with intra – op lens/IOL dislocation or subluxation.Cases were followed up under:Visual acuity assessment,Intraocular pressure,Slit lamp examination of anterior and posterior segment,Specular microscopy for corneal endothelial count.
Results : Among the 30 Cases that were studied and followed up- 83.33% (N=25)of the Cases had post-operative visual acuity of 6/9. 93.33% (N= 28)of the Cases had postoperatively intraocular tension within normal limits.
Conclusion : Posterior claw lens is an easy and affordable alternative for SFIOL with good visual outcome.
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