Endoscopic technique for suturing posterior chamber intraocular lenses

A challenge of the sutured posterior chamber intraocular lens (IOL) techniq ue is to perform blind actions behind the iris. To avoid imprecise transscl eral sutures and complications, we use an endoscopic procedure with 2 goals : to control the entry site of the needle penetration and of the haptic loc ation. The endoscopic technique allows retroiris control during transsclera l suturing and iridociliary IOL implantation. It is a safe, precise method that avoids the risks of blind procedures behind the iris. J Cataract Refra ct Surg 2000; 26:644-649 (C) 2000 ASCRS and ESCRS.