Scleral Fixation of Sinking Bag-IOL Complex: A New Surgical Technique

Treatment options for symptomatic subluxated or dislocated IOLs include observation; and repositioning, removal, or exchange of the IOL. We describe a surgical technique of trans-scleral suture fixation for subluxated bag-IOL complex. A 29 year old male; known case of bilateral recurrent tubercular panuveitis underwent left eye phacoemulsification with three piece hydrophobic acrylic IOL implantation a decade ago. He presented with decreased vision and monocular diplopia since one week. A diagnosis of subluxated bag-IOL complex was made. A 9-0 polypropylene suture was passed beneath the opposite scleral flaps and was taken out through superior stab incision. After exteriorizing both the haptics, they were sutured with prolene. Bag-IOL complex was centered and was fixated trans-sclerally under the scleral flaps. The bag-IOL complex remained stable and well centered 12 months following trans-scleral suture fixation with good visual outcome. This technique can be used in any case of postoperative bag-IOL complex subluxation or dislocation to achieve stabilization.