GLUED IOL Glued Intrascleral Haptic Fixation of a PC IOL

Implanting an intraocular lens (IOL) in a patient without adequate support for a posterior chamber (behind the iris of the lens) IOL is a complex procedure for ophthalmic surgeons. In the past, if an anterior chamber IOL was not possible, the only surgical option was suturing a posterior IOL.

This book discusses the new technique of ‘glued intrascleral haptic fixation of a posterior chamber IOL’ (Glued IOL). Beginning with an introduction, the following chapters describe different surgical processes for glued IOL, for both common and less common conditions. The final section examines complications and imaging, and compares the techniques and results of glued IOLs and sutured IOLs.

With contributions from recognised ophthalmic surgeons in the UK, USA, Canada and Asia, this book features more than 460 colour photos and illustrations. A DVD demonstrating glued IOL surgical procedures is included.  

Key points

• Guide to glued IOL for ophthalmic surgeons

• Covers different procedures for both common and less common conditions
• Discusses complications and imaging and compares glued and sutured IOLs
• Includes DVD of glued IOL surgical procedures
• Authored by internationally recognised ophthalmic surgeons

Section 1: Basics

1. History Of Glued IOL: Glued Intrascleral Haptic Fixation of a PC IOL
2. Posterior Capsular Rupture
3. Tissue Adhesives in Ophthalmology: Current Scenario and Future Prospects
4. Preoperative Evaluation of a Patient For Glued IOL

Section 2: Surgical Technique

1. Vitrectomy and its Importance in Scleral Fixated IOLs
2. Sutureless Intrascleral PC IOL Fixation
3. Surgical Technique of Glued IOL
4. Handshake Technique for Glued IOL
5. Iol Scaffold Technique
6. Creating An Artificial Posterior Capsule: Combining Glued IOL and IOL Scaffold in Cases of Posterior Capsular Rupture
7. Sutureless Three Port Vitrectomy and Management of Dislocated IOLs
8. Modifications in the Glued IOL Technique

Section 3: Special Conditions

1. Sutureless Intrascleral Fixation of a Multifocal IOL
2. Angle Kappa and Multifocal Glued IOL
3. Glued IOL with Corneal Procedures
4. Penetrating Keratoplasty with Glued IOL
5. Endothelial Keratoplasty with Glued IOL
6. Anterior Segment Transplantation
7. Combined Surgical Management of Capsular and Iris Deficiency With Glued IOL: Glued Iris Prosthesis And Glued IOL with Pupilloplasty
8. Pediatric Glued IOL

Section 4: Miscellaneous

1. Complications of Glued IOL Surgery
2. IOL Tilt
3. Results Of Glued IOL
4. High-Speed Imaging of the Glued IOL
5. Glued IOL And Its Comparison with Sutured IOL s And AC IOL s
6. Complications of Transscleral Sutured Posterior Chamber Intraocular Lenses
7. Glued Endocapsular Hemi-Ring Segment for Sutureless Transscleral Fixation of the Capsular Bag

DVD Contents

1. Glued IOL Reloaded
2. Handshake Technique for Glued IOL
3. Angle Kappa
4. The Longest Day
5. Glued Endocapsular Hemi-Ring Segments
6. The IOL Scaffold Technique

Amar AgarwalMS FRCS FRCOphth
Chairman and Managing Director, Dr Agarwal’s Group of Eye Hospitals and Eye Research Center, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India