Retropupillary implantation of iris-claw intraocular lens (Verisyse) versus scleral fixated intraocular lens for correction of aphakia in patients without adequate capsular support.

Abstract

This study was done to evaluate and compare visual outcome, safety and predictability of retropupillary implantation iris-claw intraocular lens (verisyse) versus scleral fixated intraocular lens in patients without adequate anterior or posterior capsular support. 20 eyes were included in this study. Patients were divided into 2 groups. Group 1: 10 eyes underwent implantation of scleral fixated intraocular lenses( SF group), Group 2: 10 eyes underwent retropupillary implantation of iris –claw intraocular lenses (retropupillary verisyse) ( RPV group). Patients with corneal opacities, glaucoma, uveitis and retinal diseases were excluded from the study. The endpoints for comparison were: BCVA, refraction, IOP, anterior and posterior segment examination, contrast sensitivity and endothelial corneal cell count by specular microscopy.

The results of the 2 groups were comparable with no statistically significant difference between both as regard final best corrected visual acuity, refraction, contrast sensitivity, IOP, endothelial cell count and post- operative complications.