Glued IOL technique favored for securing dislocated IOL
The glued IOL technique introduced by Amar Agarwal, MD, is an effective method for repositioning a dislocated 3-piece IOL in eyes without adequate capsular support, and it has advantages compared with suturing, according to Eric D. Donnenfeld, MD, founding partner, Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island and Connecticut, Garden City, NY.
Watch as Eric D. Donnenfeld, MD, demonstrates how the glued IOL technique is an effective method for repositioning a dislocated 3-piece IOL in eyes without adequate capsular support. (Video courtesy of Eric D. Donnenfeld, MD)
The glued IOL technique introduced by Amar Agarwal, MD, is an effective method for repositioning a dislocated 3-piece IOL in eyes without adequate capsular support, and it has advantages compared with suturing, according to Eric D. Donnenfeld, MD, founding partner, Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island and Connecticut, Garden City, NY.
Based on his favorable experience using the glued IOL technique, Dr. Donnenfeld said it has become his preferred approach for repositioning a dislocated IOL.
“With the glued IOL technique, the IOL almost always centers perfectly, and I have not seen any IOL tilt, which can occur after suturing a dislocated IOL,” Dr. Donnenfeld said.
“Long-term follow-up in more eyes is needed to assess the durability of a glued dislocated IOL. However, since I began using this technique two years ago, positioning of the IOLs has been consistently stable.”
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