Jc. Merriam et L. Zheng, IRIS HOOKS FOR PHACOEMULSIFICATION OF THE SUBLUXATED LENS, Journal of cataract and refractive surgery, 23(9), 1997, pp. 1295-1297
Phacoemulsification of the lens in eyes with zonular loss risks disloc
ation of the lens into the vitreous cavity. We describe the use of iri
s hooks after capsulorhexis to support the lens during surgery. With i
ris hooks, the lens can be stabilized, helping prevent additional loss
-of zonules and permitting retention of the capsule to support an intr
aocular lens.