A simple snare for transscleral fixation of dislocated intraocular lenses

Abstract

Purpose: The construction and use of a surgical snare in retrieving and securing posterior chamber intraocular lenses is described. Methods: The snare consists of a 10-O polypropylene suture threaded into a 25-gauge retrobulbar needle. This is used after a pars plana vitrectomy to retrieve the dislocated intraocular lens. The needle attached to the polypropylene suture is used to secure the lens haptic 1.5 mm behind the limbus. Two snares are used to secure the two lens haptics. Conclusions: The snare is easy to make with readily available materials. The use of this snare involves less intraocular and extraocular manipulations than other described methods.