To describe a technique to reduce intraocular lens (IOL) tilt after sutureless intrascleral (SIS) fixation.
Methods:
Case report with review of surgical technique.
Results:
We report a technique that can be used to correct IOL tilt that may rarely accompany SIS IOL fixation. The procedure involves placing pupil-spanning polypropylene sutures on either side of the IOL optic to keep the optic parallel to the plane of the iris.
Conclusion:
Sutureless intrascleral IOL tilt correction can be achieved using polypropylene suture, thus obviating the need for more invasive surgical maneuvers, such as IOL exchange.
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