Sulcoflex Piggyback Intraocular Lens Implantation For Correction Of Refractive Errors Following Cataract Surgery

Authors

  • Mona Purba
  • Cynthia Mardinger BHSc
  • Abby Hibma BSc, Loma Linda University School of Medicine
  • Howard V Gimbel

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15353/cjo.78.469

Keywords:

Cataracts, cataract surgery, Sulcoflex intraocular lens

Abstract

Purpose: To investigate the visual and refractive outcomes following implantation of a Sulcoflex intraocular lens (IOL) to correct pseudophakic refractive error.

Methods: This retrospective chart review included 14 pseudophakic eyes of 13 patients who underwent implantation of a Sulcoflex IOL. The Sulcoflex IOL is a piggyback IOL technique where a secondary, supplementary lens is implanted in the ciliary sulcus.

Results: Eleven eyes (78.6%) had a postoperative SE within 0.50 D of the targeted SE. Preoperative UDVA was 20/30 in 4 eyes (28.6%), and 20/40 or worse in 10 eyes (71.4%). Postoperative UDVA was 20/30 or better in all eyes, where half (50.0%) of eyes were 20/20 or better. The mean preoperative logMAR (0.50 ± 0.33) significantly improved to 0.06 ± 0.09, p<.01. There were no complications.

Conclusions. The significant improvement in UDVA and the precision in reaching the target refraction suggest that the Sulcoflex is a viable and successful treatment option for pseudophakic refractive error.

Author Biographies

Mona Purba

Associate Optometrist, Calgary, Alberta

Cynthia Mardinger, BHSc

Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary

Howard V Gimbel

MD, MPH, Clinical Professor University of Calgary, Clinical Professor Loma Linda University

Published

2016-05-13

How to Cite

Purba, M., Mardinger, C., Hibma, A., & Gimbel, H. V. (2016). Sulcoflex Piggyback Intraocular Lens Implantation For Correction Of Refractive Errors Following Cataract Surgery. Canadian Journal of Optometry, 78(2), 20. https://doi.org/10.15353/cjo.78.469

Issue

Vol. 78 No. 2 (2016): CJO - May - 2016

Section

Case Reports