Scleral Suture Intraocular Lens Fixation Under Microscope–Intraoperative Optical Coherence Tomography

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the accessibility and potential value of intraoperative optical coherence tomography (iOCT) during scleral suture intraocular lens (IOL) fixation. Methods: This was a prospective cohort study in the Department of Ophthalmology, Eye and ENT Hospital, Fudan University, China. Seven eyes with insufficient capsular support and undergoing two-point scleral suture IOL fixation were included. The potential value of iOCT was evaluated, as well as the safety and efficacy of the surgery. Results: Seven eyes were included. With a tailor-made iOCT, the structure of the anterior segment could be clearly visualized during the surgery. Intraoperatively, iOCT helped locate the proper place for fixation and access the position of the IOL. After an average 4.43-month follow-up, the spherical equivalent changed significantly (P < 0.001), but the intraocular pressure, best-corrected visual acuity, and endothelial cell density remained unchanged (P > 0.05). The IOL was well-centered with a horizontal and a vertical tilt of 0.74 ± 0.60° and 1.13 ± 0.65°, and decentration of 0.28 ± 0.12 mm and 0.30 ± 0.13 mm. The estimated IOL-induced astigmatism was −0.11 diopters (D) ± 0.46 D. Conclusion: Real-time high-resolution images of the anterior segment acquired by the iOCT helped the surgeon to achieve satisfactory results in scleral suture IOL fixation.