Rationales for application of universal posterior chamber IOL using intra– and extra-capsular fixation

    Purpose. To substantiate an application of universal flexible posterior chamber IOL for intra- and extra-capsular fixation in absence of capsular support.

    Material and methods. The study was performed in recent educleated pig eyes. Implantation of developed IOL design was carried out using both intra- and extra-capsular fixation to the sclera according to a suggested technique.

    Results. The study showed that it is possible to implant IOL through a corneal incision up to 1.8mm, its opening occurs in the anterior chamber smoothly, and the suture fixation to the sclera by the suggested method is a safe and relatively simple procedure.

    Conclusion. The suggested IOL design can be implanted intracapsular after cataract phacoemulsification through a corneal incision up to 1.8mm. In absence of capsular support the IOL allows to have a safe and fast suture fixation to the sclera.

    Key words: universal IOL, suture IOL fixation, corneal incision, double thread.