Abstract
Aims
Intraoperative complications in cataract surgery are more common in diabetic patients. Solving aphakia in these circumstances remains a challenge, as the scleral structure has been shown to be different in diabetes. This study aims to analyze the role of a secondary sutureless scleral intraocular lens (IOL) flanged fixation in diabetic patients without capsular support and to compare the anatomical and functional outcomes using a 30 gauge (G) ultrathin wall needle vs. a 27G needle.
Methods
Retrospective, observational cohort study.
105 eyes (105 patients) who underwent PPV with secondary IOL fixation using a sutureless 27G (n = 51) or a 30G ultrathin wall (UTW) needle technique (n = 54) and had a 24 months postoperative follow up. Consecutive patients’ records were reviewed for lens stability and centration parameters, intra- and postoperative complications at 7 days, 1, 3, 6, 12, and 24 months after surgery. Correlations between outcome measures and needle size (27G vs. 30G UTW) were analyzed.
Results
IOL displacement occurred in 30 patients (41.2%) in the 27G group and did not occur in the 30G UTW needle group (p < 0.001). Mean time until IOL displacement was 10.5 ± 7.0 months (range: 7 days–24 months). IOL centricity was significantly better in the 30G ultrathin wall needle group compared to 27 G (p = 0.001). Additional surgical interventions were necessary only in the 27G group (n = 14).
Conclusions
Sutureless IOL flanged technique using a 30G UTW needle is more predictable and has less complications in aphakic diabetic patients, compared to a 27G needle technique.
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Iglicki, M., Zur, D., Negri, H.P. et al. Results in comparison between 30 gauge ultrathin wall and 27 gauge needle in sutureless intraocular lens flanged technique in diabetic patients: 24-month follow-up study. Acta Diabetol 57, 1151–1157 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00592-020-01530-8
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