Phakic intraocular lenses Part 1: Historical overview, current models, selection criteria, and surgical techniques Jose Luis Güell, MD, Merce Morral, MD, Daniel Kook, MD, Thomas Kohnen, MD, PhD, FEBO In this 2-part overview, the current status of phakic intraocular lens (pIOL) surgery to correct refractive errors is reviewed. Three types of pIOLs, categorized by their intraocular position, are included: angle-supported anterior chamber, iris-fixated anterior chamber, and posterior chamber (usually fixated in the ciliary sulcus). Part 1 reviews the main models of each pIOL type, the selection criteria, and the surgical techniques, with emphasis on currently available pIOLs. Bio- ptics, adjustable refractive surgery, and enhancements are addressed, and applications of the new anterior segment imaging techniques are reviewed. Financial Disclosure: No author has a financial or proprietary interest in any material or method mentioned. J Cataract Refract Surg 2010; 36:1976–1993 Q 2010 ASCRS and ESCRS Online Video For the past 20 years, laser corneal refractive surgery has been used to correct a wide range of refractive errors and has proven to be effective and safe in most cases. 1 Various techniques have evolved, including photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK), laser-assisted subepithelial keratectomy, and epithelial laser in situ keratomileusis. Despite the use of highly optimized and customized laser treatments such as wavefront-guided, aspheric, and topography-guided ablations, the physical limita- tions of corneal thickness, curvature, and tissue remodeling limit the indications for a safe corneal refractive procedure. 2 Moreover, the optical quality of the outcomes may not be as good as desired, espe- cially when treating high refractive errors that may re- quire small optical zones, especially in patients with thin corneas and large mesopic pupil sizes. 3–5 In the case of hyperopic patients, although LASIK provides better predictability, less regression, and less corneal haze than PRK, 6 the choice of LASIK to correct hyper- opia should be made cautiously as complications such as regression, 7 undercorrection, 7,8 epithelial in- growth, 8 optical phenomena (eg, glare), and dry eye 9,10 are more common than with myopic ablations. When keratorefractive surgery is not the appropri- ate approach in a determined patient, either phakic intraocular lens (pIOL) implantation or refractive lens exchange (RLE) with IOL implantation should be considered. Refractive lens exchange (or refractive lensectomy) with posterior chamber IOL implantation is safe and effective for the correction of moderate to severe myopia 11–17 and hyperopia, 18–24 especially in the presbyopic age group. One of the main concerns about RLE in highly myopic eyes is the increased risk for retinal detachment (RD), especially in younger patients (!50 years old) and in eyes with long axial lengths (O26 mm). 14 The incidence of RD after RLE ranges from 0% to 8%. 11,13,14,25–29 In the case of hyper- opia, RD is not a concern and RLE can be performed in Submitted: September 20, 2009. Accepted: March 10, 2010. From the Instituto Microcirugia Ocular (Gu ¨ell), Autonoma Univer- sity of Barcelona (Gu ¨ell), Institut Clinic d’Oftalmologia (Morral), Hospital Clinic i Provincial de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; London Vision Clinic (Morral), London, United Kingdom; Department of Ophthalmology (Kook, Kohnen), Goethe-University, Frankfurt am Main, Department of Ophthalmology (Kook), Ludwig-Maximilians University, Mu ¨nchen, Germany; Cullen Eye Institute (Kohnen), Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA. Corresponding author: Thomas Kohnen, MD, PhD, FEBO, Goethe- University, Department of Ophthalmology, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7,60590 Frankfurt am Main, Germany. E-mail: [email protected]frankfurt.de. Q 2010 ASCRS and ESCRS 0886-3350/$dsee front matter Published by Elsevier Inc. doi:10.1016/j.jcrs.2010.08.014 1976 REVIEW/UPDATE
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In this 2-part overview, the current status of phakic intraocular lens (pIOL) surgery to correctrefractive errors is reviewed. Three types of pIOLs, categorized by their intraocular position, areincluded: angle-supported anterior chamber, iris-fixated anterior chamber, and posterior chamber(usually fixated in the ciliary sulcus). Part 1 reviews the main models of each pIOL type, theselection criteria, and the surgical techniques, with emphasis on currently available pIOLs. Bio-ptics, adjustable refractive surgery, and enhancements are addressed, and applications of thenew anterior segment imaging techniques are reviewed.
Financial Disclosure: No author has a financial or proprietary interest in any material or methodmentioned.
For the past 20 years, laser corneal refractive surgeryhas been used to correct a wide range of refractiveerrors and has proven to be effective and safe in mostcases.1 Various techniques have evolved, includingphotorefractive keratectomy (PRK), laser in situkeratomileusis (LASIK), laser-assisted subepithelialkeratectomy, and epithelial laser in situ keratomileusis.Despite the use of highly optimized and customizedlaser treatments such as wavefront-guided, aspheric,and topography-guided ablations, the physical limita-tions of corneal thickness, curvature, and tissue
tember 20, 2009.ch 10, 2010.
uto Microcirugia Ocular (Guell), Autonoma Univer-na (Guell), Institut Clinic d’Oftalmologia (Morral),i Provincial de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; LondonMorral), London, United Kingdom; Department of(Kook, Kohnen), Goethe-University, Frankfurt ament of Ophthalmology (Kook), Ludwig-Maximiliansnchen, Germany; Cullen Eye Institute (Kohnen),of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA.
author: Thomas Kohnen, MD, PhD, FEBO, Goethe-partment of Ophthalmology, Theodor-Stern-Kaifurt am Main, Germany. E-mail: [email protected]
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remodeling limit the indications for a safe cornealrefractive procedure.2 Moreover, the optical qualityof the outcomes may not be as good as desired, espe-cially when treating high refractive errors that may re-quire small optical zones, especially in patients withthin corneas and large mesopic pupil sizes.3–5 In thecase of hyperopic patients, although LASIK providesbetter predictability, less regression, and less cornealhaze than PRK,6 the choice of LASIK to correct hyper-opia should be made cautiously as complications suchas regression,7 undercorrection,7,8 epithelial in-growth,8 optical phenomena (eg, glare), and dryeye9,10 are more common than with myopic ablations.
When keratorefractive surgery is not the appropri-ate approach in a determined patient, either phakicintraocular lens (pIOL) implantation or refractivelens exchange (RLE) with IOL implantation shouldbe considered. Refractive lens exchange (or refractivelensectomy) with posterior chamber IOL implantationis safe and effective for the correction of moderate tosevere myopia11–17 and hyperopia,18–24 especially inthe presbyopic age group. One of the main concernsabout RLE in highly myopic eyes is the increasedrisk for retinal detachment (RD), especially in youngerpatients (!50 years old) and in eyes with long axiallengths (O26 mm).14 The incidence of RD after RLEranges from 0% to 8%.11,13,14,25–29 In the case of hyper-opia, RD is not a concern and RLE can be performed in
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younger patients (45 to 55 years old). Because RLEcauses loss of accommodation and neither multifocalIOLs nor accommodating IOLs can be considereduniversally valid, dynamic substitutes for the naturallens, RLE should be avoided when the natural lens isstill functional.30–34
In the absence of contraindications, pIOL implanta-tion is the best approach in young patients with mod-erate to high refractive errors and in those who havea contraindication to a corneal refractive procedure(eg, thin corneas).35,36 The insertion of an IOL ina phakic eye should be simple, precise, and reproduc-ible and should produce successful optical results.37
Advantages are that pIOL implantation maintains ac-commodation38 and is conceptually reversible.39–41
Phakic IOLs comprise 3 types that are reviewed in thisarticle: angle-supported anterior chamber, iris-claw an-terior chamber, and posterior chamber. Each designhas its own features, selection criteria, surgical tech-nique, results, and complications. Table 1 summarizesthe main features of those that are U.S. Food and DrugAdministration (FDA) approved or have CE marking.
ANGLE-SUPPORTED ANTERIOR CHAMBER pIOLs
Historical Overview
In 1953, Strampelli42 implanted the first minus-power anterior chamber IOL in phakic eyes to correctmyopia. In 1959, Barraquer43 reported the results of239 implantations. Although the first results were en-couraging, many pIOLs had to be explanted owingto complications such as chronic loss of corneal endo-thelial cells, iris retraction and atrophy, peripheral an-terior synechiae, subsequent pupil ovalization, anduveitis–glaucoma–hyphema syndrome.44–46
In the 1980s and the 1990s, technological progress inIOL manufacturing and surgical techniques wasmade. Several poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA)angle-supported anterior chamber pIOLs weredeveloped, but all were subsequently phased out ofthe market because of unacceptable complication rates,including corneal endothelial cells loss, pupil ovaliza-tion, glare and halos, and chronic anterior uveitis. Themost relevant designs included the ZB 47–49 and the ZB5M (Domilens Corp.),50–52 the NuVita MA 20 (Bausch& Lomb),45,53–56 the ZSAL-4 (Morcher GmbH),48,49,56
and the Safety Flex Phakic 6 H2 (Ophthalmic Innova-tions International).57 The Vivarte/GBR (Ioltech) andthe I-Care (Corneal Laboratories, Inc.) initially showedpromising results, but they were withdrawn from themarket in 2006 and 2008, respectively, because of safetyconcerns related to endothelial cell loss.58 Lovisolo andReinstein59 provide a comprehensive review of theseangle-supported anterior chamber pIOLs.
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Current Models
Poly(methyl methacrylate) Angle-Supported Anterior Cham-ber pIOLs With the advent of foldable models,PMMA angle-supported pIOLs have been almostabandoned.
Foldable Angle-Supported Anterior Chamber pIOLs All thepreviously mentioned pIOLs require an incision that isat least the size of the optic (ie, 4.5 mm). Therefore, sur-gically induced astigmatism (SIA) may have an effecton the definitive refractive result and make visual re-covery slower. To deal with the problem of SIA andin accord with the current tendency toward smaller in-cisions, foldable models of anterior chamber pIOLshave been developed. These pIOLs can be insertedthrough a 3.0 mm or smaller incision. Foldable IOLsand their haptics must be stiff enough to provide sta-bility in the anterior chamber.
The Kelman Duet and the AcrySof IOLs haveobtained the CE mark and are commercially availablein Europe. The ThinPhAc and the Vision Membraneare in clinical trials in Europe and Russia.
Kelman Duet The KelmanDuet (Tekia, Inc.) consists ofan independent Kelman tripod PMMA haptic with anoverall diameter of 12.5, 13.0, or 13.5mm and a 5.5mmsilicone optic with an ultraviolet (UV) absorber anda dioptric range of �8.0 to �20.0 D. The haptic isimplanted first in the anterior chamber through an in-cision smaller than 2.5 mm; the optic is then insertedusing an injector system; finally, the optic is fixatedin the anterior chamber by the optic eyelets and haptictabs using a Sinskey hook. If a calculation error inpIOL power or a refractive change occurs with time,the optic can be exchanged and assembled in the ante-rior chamber. If a haptic sizing error occurs, the hapticscan be exchanged independently. The reported endo-thelial cell loss at 12 months is 5.43%,60 but mid-termand long-term complication rates are not yet available.
AcrySof The AcrySof (Alcon, Inc.) is a single-piece,hydrophobic acrylic angle-supported pIOL manufac-tured as a 6.0 mm diameter meniscus optic with anoverall length of 12.5 to 14.0 mm and a dioptric rangeof �6.00 to –16.50 D in 0.5 D increments (Figure 1,A and C). A multicenter study (United States, Cana-dian, and European arms) with a 1-year follow-upshows excellent results.61
ThinPhAc and Vision Membrane The microincisionThinPhAc (ThinOpt-X) and Vision Membrane (VisionMembrane Technology) are undergoing clinical trialsand may be available in the future.59
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Table 1. Phakic IOLs either FDA approved or with CE mark.
Type/Trademark FDA/CE Material Power (D)Optic
Diameter (mm)Overall
Diameter (mm)
Angle-supported ACKelman Duet �/C PMMA haptic, silicone optic �8 to �20 5.5 12.5 to 13.5Acrysof �/C Hydrophobic acrylic, 1 piece �6 to �16.5 6 12.5 to 14.0
Toric C12 to �23.5, torus C1 to C7Veriflex/Artiflex �/C PMMA haptics,
polysiloxane opticMyopia �2 to �14.5 6 8.5
Toric �1 to �13.5, torus �1 to �5Posterior chamber
ICL C/C Collamer Myopia �3 to �23.0Torus C1 to C6 4.65 to 5.5* 11.5 to 13.0
Hyperopia C3 to C22 5.5 11.0 to 12.5PRL �/C Silicone Myopia �3 to �20 4.5 to 5.5* 10.8 and 11.3
Hyperopia C3 to C15 4.5 10.6
AC Z anterior chamber*Depending on dioptric power
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Selection Criteria
Preoperative Examination The preoperative workup forpIOL implantation is the same as the workup for anykind of refractive procedure and should include man-ifest refraction, cycloplegic refraction, Snellenuncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA) and cor-rected distance visual acuity (CDVA), pupillometry,applanation tonometry, ultrasound anterior chamberdepth (ACD) measurement, corneal topography,pachymetry, central endothelial cell count (ECC),and a fundus examination. New evaluation techniquesare discussed later.
Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria Figure 2 summarizes in-clusion and exclusion criteria specific to pIOLimplantation. All the criteria except ACD apply to allpIOLs; ACD depends on the pIOL type. Figure 3 sum-marizes ACD requirements.
Surgical Technique
Intraocular Lens Power Calculation and Diameter Selec-tion Van der Heijde62 and Fechner et al.63 proposedthe theoretical basis of the power calculation for refrac-tive phakic iris-claw IOLs. These principles are trans-ferable to angle-supported IOLs. To calculate IOLpower, the patient’s refraction, keratometric dioptricpower at the corneal apex, and adjusted ultrasoundcentral ACD are used. Based on this formula, the man-ufacturers provide nomograms or software to calcu-late the required pIOL power.
ThepIOL’soverall diameterdependson theACDandshould provide perfect stability, with no unnecessary
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compression forces on the angle that could damagethe angle structures or induce pupil ovalization. Beforethe development of anterior segment imagingtechniques such as anterior segment optical coherencetomography (AS OCT), ultrasound biomicroscopy(UBM), and Scheimpflug imaging, it was not possibleto determine the internal diameter of the anterior cham-ber, the angle-to-angle distance. This evaluation wasapproximate and was based on a white-to-white(WTW) measurement. The WTW distance can be mea-sured manually (using the Holladay-Godwin gauge ora measuring caliper) or by automated technology (IOL-Master [CarlZeiss Meditec], andOrbscan II topographysystem [Bausch & Lomb]). Automated measurement ofthe WTW distance provides more precise results thanmanual methods.64 The diameter of angle-supportedpIOLs is oversized 0.5 mm to 1.0 mm from the WTWmeasurement. Currently, with the advent of AS OCTand UBM, the angle-to-angle distance and anteriorchamber angle can bemeasured precisely.38More infor-mation is included in the last section of this article.
Implantation of Foldable Angle-Supported pIOLs
Since PMMA angle-supported pIOLs are no longeravailable, the focus will be on surgical techniquesused with currently available pIOLs.
Kelman Duet The Kelman Duet pIOL is not actuallyfoldable but consists of 2 components, the optic andthe haptic. These are sequentially inserted througha small incision and assembled in the anterior cham-ber. Two 1.0 mm clear cornea incisions are created at
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Figure 1. Clinical photographsand AS OCT images of AcrySof(A and C) and Verisyse (B and D)pIOLs 4 years after implantation.
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3 o’clock and 9 o’clock and facilitate the manipulationof the components. The haptic is inserted first with for-ceps through one of the incisions and repositioned inthe angle. The optic is then injected into the anteriorchamber through a 3.0mm incision. Two diametricallyopposed tabs on the optic are fastened to correspond-ing “clips” on the haptic.65
AcrySof As with most foldable IOLs, implantation ofthe AcrySof pIOL can be performed under topicalanesthesia. Some surgeons recommendpreoperative in-stillation of pilocarpine 1.0%, whereas others prefer
Inclusion Criteria Exclus• Age >21 years
• Stable refraction at least 1 year
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intracameral injection of acetylcholine intraoperatively.After an intracameral injection of OVD, the pIOL is in-troduced with a Monarch II or III IOL delivery system(Alcon, Inc.) and a B or P cartridge through a 3.2 mmor 2.6 mm incision usually centered on the 10:30 to12:00 position. Placement of the haptic footplates canbe confirmed by intraoperative gonioscopic examina-tion. No peripheral iridotomy is required. Althoughthe incision is usually water-tight, incisions larger than3.0 mm can be sutured with a single 10-0 nylon, whichcan be removed 1 or 2 weeks postoperatively(Figure 4; Video 1, available at http://jcrsjournal.org).
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Figure 2. Generally recommendedinclusion and exclusion criteria forpIOL implantation.
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IRIS-FIXATED ANTERIOR CHAMBER pIOLs
Historical Overview
The iris-claw IOL was initially used in aphakic eyesafter intracapsular cataract extraction. Starting in 1953,the first-generation models, such as the Binkhorst66,67
and the Medallion IOLs,68 were associated withcystoid macular edema, corneal decompensation,lens dislocation, uveitis, and glaucoma.59
In 1978, Worst designed the iris-claw or “lobster-claw” IOL, a coplanar single-piece PMMA IOL thatwas enclavated in a fold of midperipheral iris stroma,a relatively immobile portion of the iris. Many sur-geons have used the iris-claw IOL after intracapsularcataract extraction or as secondary implantation inaphakia.59,69–71 In 1986, Fechner and Worst implantedthe IOL in the first sighted myopic phakic eye.71
Follow-up showed good predictability but a progres-sive corneal endothelial cell loss of around 7%.72–74
The currently available iris-claw model is basicallythe original IOL with few changes.
Current Models
Poly(methyl methacrylate) Iris-Claw Anterior ChamberpIOL The iris-claw Artisan (Ophtec BV)/Verisyse(Abbott Medical Optics, Inc.) is a single-piece nonfold-able IOLmade of Perspex CQ-UV, a UV light–filteringPMMA material. It is available for the correction ofmyopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism, as well as foraphakia (Figure 1, B and E).
The optic vaults approximately 0.87 mm anterior tothe iris, providing good clearance from both the ante-rior lens capsule and the corneal endothelium. The dis-tance from the optic edge to the endothelium rangesfrom 1.5 to 2.0 mm depending on the dioptric power,anterior chamber anatomy, and optic diameter.
Two models to correct myopia are currently avail-able: Model 206 has a 5.0 mm optic with power rang-ing from �3.0 to �23.5 D in 0.5 D increments. Model204 has a 6.0 mm optic and is consequently limitedto a smaller range of powers because of its greaterproximity to the endothelium in the periphery of theIOL; the power ranges from �3.0 to �15.5 D in 0.5 Dincrements. For the correction of hyperopia, model
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203 incorporates a 5.0 mm optic with power rangingfrom C1.0 to C 12.0 D in 0.5 D increments. MyopicpIOLs have thicker peripheral edges and therefore re-quire more clearance than hyperopic pIOLs. The thick-est part of the hyperopic IOL is central, where the ACDis greater. The toric model has a 5.0 mm optic and isavailable in powers ranging from C12.0 to �23.5 Din 0.5 D increments, with additional cylinder fromC1.0 to C7.0 D in 0.5 D increments and oriented at0 degree or at 90 degrees. Several long-term prospec-tive studies of these IOLs, which will be reviewed inpart 2, 35,75–93 have shown good predictability andsafety.
The phakic Artisan/Verisyse has a fixed overalllength of 8.5 mm (7.5 mm for pediatric implantationsor small eyes), which is a great advantage to the sur-geon who does not wish to deal with sizing measure-ments. Another major advantage of these pIOLs is thatthey can be properly centered over the pupil, evenwhen the pupil is off center, a relatively common situ-ation among people with high ametropia. Off-centerpupils cannot be used as a reference for centration ofsymmetrical IOLs such as angle-supported andsulcus-fixated IOLs.94 Moreover, the fixation systeminhibits IOL movement,95 which warrants the correc-tion of astigmatism and may help to correct othervectorial or asymmetrical aberrations in the future(Figure 5, B and C).
Foldable Iris-Claw Anterior Chamber pIOL The foldablemodel of the iris-claw lens is the Artiflex (OphtecBV).38,96 It is a hydrophobic polysiloxane foldabledesign with a 6.0 mm optic and power ranging from–2.0 to –14.5D in 0.5D steps. The toricmodel of theArti-flex is also available in Europe (Figure 5, A and D).97
Selection Criteria
Selection criteria are shown in Figures 2 and 3.
Surgical Technique
Intraocular Lens Power Calculation The most commonlyused method to calculate pIOL power is the van derHeijde62 and Fechner et al.63 formulas, which includethe patient’s refraction, keratometry, and adjusted
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Figure 4. A and B: After intracam-eral injection of OVD, the pIOL isintroduced with a delivery systemthrough a 2.75 mm incision usuallycentered at 10:30 o’clock. C and D:The haptic footplates are placed inthe anterior chamber angle usinga blunt spatula.
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ultrasound central ACD. The measurements are inde-pendent of the axial length. Moreover, the position inthe anterior chamber defines the distance between thepIOLand the retina. Basedon this formula, themanufac-turers provide nomograms or software to calculate therequired power.
The one-size-fits-all overall diameter of 8.5 mm pre-vents complications due to sizing errors that may oc-cur with angle-supported or sulcus-supported pIOLs.
Poly(methyl methacrylate) Iris-Claw pIOL Depending onthe surgeon’s familarity with the technique, general,retrobulbar, peribulbar, or topical anesthesia can beused. For the Verisyse pIOL implantation procedure,retrobulbar or peribulbar anesthesia is generallyrecommended. According to our recommended tech-nique, a 2-plane, 5.2 mm or 6.2 mm posterior cornealincision is centered at 12 o’clock and 2 vertical para-centeses directed toward the enclavation area areperformed at 2 o’clock and 10 o’clock. Alternatively,a scleral incision can be used. Wound construction isimportant tominimize induced astigmatism orwoundleaks. Some surgeons locate the incision on the steepcorneal meridian.
The pupil should be constricted to protect the crys-talline lens from contact with the pIOL or the instru-ments during surgery. This can be achieved byinstilling pilocarpine 1.0% preoperatively or injecting
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acetylcholine (Myochol) in the anterior chamber atthe beginning of the procedure. Taking advantageof the capability to locate this type of pIOL overthe center of the pupil, the center should be markedpreoperatively if using pilocarpine 1.0% or at the be-ginning of surgery if using intracameral acetylcholineto enable proper centration of the pIOL. After the an-terior chamber is filled with a cohesive OVD, the IOLis introduced and rotated 90 degrees into a horizontalposition. The pIOL is fixated with an enclavation nee-dle that has a bent shaft and a bent tip that pushesthe iris into both claws. The needle is introducedthrough one paracentesis and holds the fold of iriswhile the pIOL is slightly depressed with the implan-tation forceps so the claws will automatically graspthe iris. Hands are then switched, and the same ma-neuver is performed through the other paracentesis.Both fixation of the iris claws and proper centrationof the pIOL over the pupil should be checked beforethe next step, which is one of the main advantages ofthis pIOL style. At the end of surgery, it is notunusual to have mild ovalization of the pupil dueto the effect of the miotic agent. If the pIOL is notwell centered, enclavation can be released bypushing in the central portion of the claw with theenclavation needle.
A peripheral iridectomy should be performed to pre-vent pupillary block. Alternatively, a neodymium:YAG
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Figure 5. A: Pharmacological my-driasis afterVeriflex pIOL implanta-tion. B: Pharmacological mydriasisafter Verisyse pIOL implantation.In both cases, exploration of theretina can be easily performed. C:Verisyse toric pIOL implantationto correct residual myopic astigma-tism after penetrating keratoplasty.D: Veriflex pIOL 2 years after im-plantation. Notice the superior slitiridotomy. No pupil ovalization isseen.
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(Nd:YAG) laser canbeusedpreoperatively to create 1 or2 small iridotomies 90 degrees apart. The cornealwound is then sutured with 5 interrupted 10-0 nylonsutures and the scleral incison with 1 running (cross ormattress) suture. Proper tension of the sutures ischecked with a standard qualitative Maloney kerato-scope. Beginning at week 4 and over a period of 3months, sutures are selectively removed, dependingon the patient’s refractive and topographic astigmatism.Some other surgical approaches have been publishedand may be reviewed on basis of the reference section(Video 2, available at http://jcrsjournal.org).
Toric Verisyse implantation requires careful preop-erative marking of the implantation axis. Markingshould be performed at the slitlamp or the argon laserto avoid implantation errors due to cyclotorsion and/or positional changes induced by the retrobulbar orperibulbar anesthetic injection. Two models of toricVerisyse are availabledone with torus at 0 degreeand the other with torus at 90 degrees. Therefore, im-plantation is always performed close to the horizontalor vertical axis, depending on the individual surgeon’spreference (Figure 6).
Foldable Iris-Claw pIOL Implantation of the foldablemodel requires a 3.1 mm incision, which correspondsto the width of the PMMA haptics. The ArtiflexpIOL is inserted using a specially designed spatula.The enclavation process is the same as for thePMMA pIOL except that the pIOL is grasped withthe implantation forceps at the base of the haptic in-stead of at the edge of the optic. The incision is usuallywatertight, but a 10-0 nylon suture may be preferred
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by some surgeons (Figure 7; Video 3, available athttp://jcrsjournal.org).
POSTERIOR CHAMBER pIOLs
Historical Overview
Complications that have arose from anterior cham-ber angle-supported pIOLs led to movement towardthe posterior chamber. This location theoreticallyinduces a lower incidence of halos and glare as themargins of the pupil cover the border of the opticalzones. The risk for corneal endothelial damage isalso theoretically minimized because of the greaterdistance between the IOL and the corneal endothe-lium. However, a higher rate of cataract formationand pigment dispersion remains as a clear disadvan-tage of posterior chamber pIOLs.
One of the first posterior chamber pIOL designs, the“collar-button” or “mushroom” configuration, is attrib-uted to Fyodorov in 1986.98Hedeveloped a single-piecesiliconepIOLwitha3.2mmoptic andaconcaveanteriorsurface that projected anteriorly through the pupil. ThepIOLwas fixated behind the iris plane by 2 haptics andhad a total length of 8.0 mm. Initial complications in-cluded corneal touch, decentration, pupillary blockglaucoma, iridocyclitis, and cataract formation.59
Since the Fyodorov pIOL, evolution in design andmaterials has led to the emergence of several models.The Adatomed pIOL (Chiron Ophthalmics, Inc.) wasa 5.5 mm optic ellastomer model with an overall lengthup to 12.5 mm and dioptric power up to �25.0 D.However, cortical opacities and decentration frequentlyoccurredafter surgeryanduseof thispIOLdeclined.9–107
Figure 6. Toric Verisyse pIOL implantation. A: Preoperative marking of the axis of implantation. B: Surgical caliper measuring 5.2 mm incision.C: Two vertical paracenteses directed toward the site of enclavation are performed.D: A 2-plane 5.2 mm posterior corneal incision is centered 90degrees from the axis of implantation. E: Pupil constriction is achieved by injecting acetylcholine into the anterior chamber. The anterior chamberis filled with a cohesive OVD, and the IOL is introduced using a special forceps and rotated 90 degrees into a horizontal position. F: Enclavationprocess. The enclavation needle is introduced through one of the paracenteses and holds the fold of iris; the claws automatically grasp the iris.G:A peripheral iridectomy using scissors is performed to prevent pupil block.H: The wound is then suturedwith 5 interrupted 10-0 nylon sutures.
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Implantable Collamer Lens The ICL is currently themost widely used posterior chamber pIOL. It incorpo-rates material with increased biocompatibility knownas Collamer (0.2% collagen and 60% hydroxylethylmethacrylate copolymer). This material attracts depo-sition of a monolayer of fibronectin on the IOL surfacethat inhibits aqueous protein binding and makes theIOL invisible to the immune system.59,108
The ICL’s design andmaterialswere refined througha series of prototypes in different clinical trials. Formodels V (Version) 2 and V3, the reported complica-tions were small percentages of pupillary block andpigmentary dispersion glaucoma.109,110 However,late anterior subcapsular opacities of the crystallinelens occurred in 5% to 30% of cases after 1 to 3 yearsof follow-up (9.2% of the FDA V3 study)105,111 andare attributed to intermittent contact between the ICLand the crystalline lens.112
The current model, the Visian ICL V4, is a rectangu-lar single-piece IOL, 7.5 to 8.0 mm wide, available in 4overall lengths: 11.5 to 13.0 mm in 0.5 mm steps formyopic correction and 11.0 to 12.5mm in 0.5 mm stepsfor hyperopic correction. The optic diameter rangesfrom 4.65 to 5.5 mm in myopic ICLs, depending onthe dioptric power. It is always 5.5 mm in hyperopic
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ICLs. The available power ranges from �3.0 to �23.0D for myopic IOLs, from C3.0 to C22.0 D for hyper-opic ICLs, and with an added positive cylinder ofC1.0 to C6.0 D for toric ICLs correcting myopia(Figure 8, B).113 The ICL can be inserted througha 3.0 mm incision using a microinjector. It has orienta-tion markings on its haptics, allowing control duringthe unfolding maneuver. The thickness is less than50 mm in the optic zone, 500 to 600 mm in the hapticzone, and 100 mm in the haptic footplates, which aretheoretically positioned in the cilliary sulcus usinga spatula specially designed for the ICL (Figure 9).114
The basic design change of the ICL V4 addresses thevaulting. This model has an additional 0.13 to 0.21 mmanterior vault due to the steeper radius of curvature ofthe base curve, which depends on the dioptric power.The higher vault provides a greater space between theposterior surface of the ICL and the anterior surface ofthe crystalline lens,111 which allows fluid change ofnutrients and prevents contact between the ICL andthe crystalline lens.115
Numerous studies have shown that ICL pIOLs arepredictable, stable, and safe for the correction of refrac-tive errors.36,100,101,116–123 However, the risk for cata-ractogenesis, pigment dispersion, and glaucomashould not be overlooked.124,125 An endothelial lossof 12.3% at 4 years has been reported,126 althoughother authors report no endothelial cell loss.127 Longerfollow-up studies will clarify this question.
Phakic Refractive Lens The PRL for the correction ofmyopia and hyperopia is made of ultrathin, highly
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Figure 7. Implantation of the Artiflex/Veriflex pIOL A: A 3.1 mm incision is required. B and C: The Artiflex IOL is inserted using a speciallydesigned spatula. D: The enclavation needle is introduced through one of the paracenteses and holds the fold of iris while the IOL is graspedwith the implantation forceps at the base of the haptic. E: The surgeon’s hands are switched, and the same maneuver is repeated to enclavatethe other claw. F: The incision is sutured with a 10-0 nylon suture.
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purified, optically clear silicone and has a concave pos-terior base curve with a 10.0 mm radius that mimicsthe anterior curvature of the crystalline lens. Thecentral thickness is less than 0.5 mm and is constantin myopic PRLs but varies in hyperopic PRLs. Edgethickness is less than 0.2 mm and is constant in hyper-opic PRLs and varies in myopic ones.
Two models of myopic PRLs are available: The PRL100 has an overall diameter of 10.8 mm and the PRL101, an overall diameter of 11.3 mm. The diameter ofthe optic is 4.5 to 5.5mm,depending on the PRLpower,which ranges from �3.0 to�20.0 D (maximum correc-tion at the spectacle plane of �28.0 D). The hyperopicPRL (PRL 200) has an overall diameter of 10.6 mm,a 4.5 mm optic, and power ranging from C3.0 toC15.0 D.
This foldable pIOL can be inserted through a 3.2mmincision and theoretically floats on a layer of aqueoushumor inside the posterior chamber, exerting no pres-sure on the ciliary structures and having no contactwith the anterior capsule of the crystalline lens.128 Be-cause this type of pIOL lacks fixation, stability of cen-tration and rotation are concerns. Thus, this pIOL isunsuitable for the correction of astigmatism. Ultra-sound biomicroscopy studies document that the PRLis located on the zonules in most cases and that contactbetween the PRL and the crystalline lens occurs insome cases.129,130Moreover, reports of PRL dislocation
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into the vitreous cavity have raised doubts about thesafety of these IOLs.131
Selection Criteria
Selection criteria are shown in Figures 2 and 3. Forthe PRL, the manufacturer suggests an ECC of at least2000 cells/mm2 and a central ACD of at least 2.5 mm.For the ICL, an ACD, measured from the endotheliumto the anterior surface of the crystalline lens, of at least2.8mm formyopia and at least 3.0mm for hyperopia isrequired.
Surgical Technique
Intraocular Lens Power Calculation and Diameter Selec-tion For calculating pIOL power, most users employthe formula proposed by Olsen et al.,132,133 whichuses the patient’s refraction at the 12.0 mm spectacleplane or the vertex refraction, the corneal keratometricdioptric power at its apex, and adjusted ultrasoundcentral ACD, also known as the effective lens position.59
The ICL overall diameter depends on the ciliary sul-cus diameter and should provide perfect stability withno excess of compression forces to the sulcus and allowcorrect vaulting. Excessive vaulting (O750 mm) due toan ICL that is too long may cause angle-closure, pupil-lary block glaucoma, or pigmentary dispersion glau-coma. Insufficient vaulting (!250 mm) due to an ICL
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Figure 8. A: Clinical photograph ofICL pIOL. Notice the 2 superiorNd:YAG laser iridotomies 90 de-grees apart to prevent pupillaryblock. B: The toric ICL has 2 orienta-tion marks that must fit the selectedaxis of implantation. C: Slightly in-sufficient vaulting (!250 mm) prob-ably due to an ICL that is too short.D: Excessive vaulting (O750 mm)due to an ICL that is too long.Both ICLs were selected accordingto the WTW distance plus 0.5 mmrule. Sizing errors highlight theneed for more accurate measure-ments of the sulcus diameter.
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that is too short increases the risk for cataractogenesisdue to the contact between the posterior surface of theICL and the anterior surface of the crystalline lens(Figure 8, C and D).36,59,100,110,111,115,120 Before the de-velopment of UBM, no system that allowed determi-nation of the internal diameter of the ciliary sulcusexisted. This evaluation was approximated and de-pended on a WTW measurement. The ICL’s diameteris oversized 0.5 to 1.0 mm from the WTW
Figure 9. Loading the ICL in the cartridge.A: Using amodifiedMcPherson fholes on the footplates must be oriented distal right and proximal left. B anthe Staar Foam-tip, is positioned to protect the ICL from contact with the plfor implantation. The anterior chamber is filled with a cohesive OVD andand H: The haptics are gently pushed under the iris with a blunt spatula.
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measurement in myopic eyes and the same length oroversized 0.5 mm in hyperopic eyes. However, recentstudies demonstrate that there is no anatomical corre-spondence between external measurements and inter-nal dimensions.40,114,134,135 Therefore, WTW distancealone may not predict angle or sulcus size, causingsome of the problems experienced with anterior cham-ber angle-supported or posterior chamber pIOLs. Newimaging techniques are discussed later in this article.
orceps, the ICL is checked under the operatingmicroscope. The 2 tinyd C: The ICL is loaded with the dome up.D: A piece of soft material,unger of the shooter. E: Broad pharmacological mydriasis is essentialthe cartridge inserted bevel down. F: The ICL is carefully injected. G(Courtesy of Dani Elies, MD, IMO, Barcelona, Spain.)
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Implantable Collamer Lens Correct loading of the ICL inthe cartridge and the injector is essential for correct andeasy implantation. Using a modified McPherson for-ceps with long, blunt, curved tips, the ICL is graspedand checked under the operating microscope. TheICL has 2 tiny holes on the footplates (distal rightand proximal left) that allow correct anterior–posteriororientation. The cartridge is filledwithOVD.The ICL isloaded with dome up, being especially careful of thehaptic positions to avoid rupturing them. A piece ofsoftmaterial, the Staar foam tip, is positioned to protectthe ICL from contact with the plunger of the shooter.Some surgeons also recommend inserting the tip ofa wet surgical microsponge between the foam tip andthe ICL to further protect the optic and haptics.
Broad pharmacological mydriasis is essential for un-eventful implantation. The ICL can be insertedthrough a sub-3.0 mm incision. One side-port incisionof about 1.0 mm and 90 degrees from themain incisionis created. Some surgeons prefer 2 paracenteses to en-able easier implantation of the haptics in the ciliary sul-cus. The anterior chamber is filledwith a cohesive low-viscous OVD to protect the corneal endothelium andcrystalline lens from surgical trauma. The cartridge isinserted bevel down, and the ICL is carefully injected.It is essential to control IOL unfolding to twist thebevel right or left to ensure correct orientation of thelens. Finally, the haptics are gently pushed under theiris with a blunt spatula. While centration of the ICLand position of the haptics in the ciliary sulcus arechecked, acetylcholine is injected into the anteriorchamber to induce pupil constriction. Complete ex-traction of the OVD, as in any intraocular surgery, ismandatory to prevent postoperative ocular hyperten-sion. A peripheral iridectomy should be performedwith scissors or using a vitrectome to prevent pupil-lary block (Figure 9).123 Alternatively, 2 Nd:YAG laseriridotomies, located 90 degrees apart superiorly, areperformed in the peripheral iris 1 week preoperatively(Figure 8, A). Finally, the wound is hydrated (Video 4,available at http://jcrsjournal.org).
Phakic Refractive Lens The implantation procedure forthe PRL is almost the same as for the ICL. Two op-posed paracentesis ports are created on either side ofa 3.2 mm clear corneal incision. The PRL is insertedwith a specially designed forceps (Dementiev implan-tation forceps) or with an injector system. Once thePRL unfolds slowly in the anterior chamber, its hapticsinitially lie anterior to the dilated iris. Each haptic cor-ner is gently placed behind the iris through the pupilwith a long spatula or an intraocular hook. Whenproper horizontal lens orientation is verified, a mioticagent is injected. As spontaneus rotation of the PRLcan easily occur, 2 peripheral iridotomies, 90 degrees
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apart, are mandatory to prevent pupillary block(Video 5, available at http://jcrsjournal.org).
The main goal of any refractive surgery is to achievemaximum UDVA by correcting the refractive error asclose to emmetropia as possible. Zaldivar et al.136–138
introduced the term bioptics to describe the combina-tion of LASIK following pIOL implantation in patientswith a spherical equivalent of more than �18.0 D, pa-tients with high levels of astigmatism (R �2.0 D),and patients for whom lens power availability wasa problem.
Similarly, to improve the quality of vision and di-minish glare, halos, and other common complaints un-der dim illumination in highly myopic patients(greater than �15.0 D), Güell et al.86,139,140 developedadjustable refractive surgery (ARS), which combinesimplantation of a 6.0 mm optic Verisyse pIOL anda 6.5 mm optical zone LASIK procedure. The ARSproved to be predictable and safe in 26 patients, withall achieving G1.0 D of emmetropia and 21 eyes(80.70%) achieving G0.5 D of emmetropia.
Several other investigators have used this combinedapproach, which allows fine-tuning of the refractiveresults, especially in patients with high refractive er-rors and/or astigmatism.141–144
ANTERIOR SEGMENT IMAGING AND pIOLs
Until the recent development of new anterior segmentimaging techniques, monitoring the anatomic relation-ship of pIOLs with anterior chamber structures wasprimarily done at the slitlamp. This limited accuracyof the measurement of distances between the pIOLand the corneal endothelium or the anterior capsuleof the crystalline lens, as well as the internal diametersof the anterior chamber or the sulcus. In addition, thedynamic relations during accommodation or pupillight reflex were difficult to assess.
Ultrasound biomicroscopy, AS OCT, and Scheimp-flug photography have been used to provide mea-surements and verify the intraocular position ofpIOLs within the anterior chamber.145 Table 2 sum-marizes the main features of each anterior segmentimaging technique.
Measuring Angle-to–Angle Distance
The overall diameter of angle-supported pIOLsshould be selected according to the anterior chamberdiameter. A main source of complications with ante-rior chamber angle-supported pIOLs is an IOL sizingerror. A pIOL that is too short will be unstable andmay move freely in the anterior chamber, thus
CZ yes;dZ no; AS OCTZ anterior segment optical coherence tomog-raphy; ATA Z angle-to-angle distance; N/A Z not applicable; UBM:ultrasound biomicroscopy; N/A: not applicable*Accommodation studies performed using myotic agents or contralateraleye stimulation
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contacting the corneal endothelium. A pIOL that is toolong will have a high vault that will approximate theoptic of the pIOL to the endothelium, increasing therisk for corneal decompensation. Additionaly, it mayexcessively compress the angle, thereby damaging an-gle structures and provoking pupil ovalization.
Before the development of anterior imaging tech-niques, anterior chamber diameter evaluation de-pended on WTW measurement. The WTW distancecan be measured manually (using the Holladay-Godwingauge or ameasuring caliper) or by automatedtechnology (Zeiss IOLMaster and Orbscan IItopography system). Automated measurement of theWTWdistance providesmore precise results thanman-ual measurements.64 An angle-supported pIOL diame-ter is oversized 0.5 to 1.0mmwithWTWmeasurement.However, WTW distance does not always correspondto anterior chamber diameter.146–149 The internal hori-zontal diameter of the anterior chamber is usuallylarger than the horizontal corneal diameter determinedby automated WTW measurements.146
Currently, with the advent of AS OCT, the anteriorchamber angle can be precisely measured. Ultrasoundbiomicroscopy may also be useful, but it requires im-age reconstruction to allow angle-to-angle measure-ment. In addition, it requires immersion of the eye ina water-bath solution, which can lead to slight anteriorsegment distortion through external compression. Useof miotic eyedrops or stimulation of the fellow eye isrequired to perform dynamic studies of accommoda-tion. Studying the anterior segment under these condi-tions is often a long, uncomfortable process.38,150
Although Scheimpflug imaging allows fast noncontactacquisition of data, it requires clear optical media; iristissue is imprecisely depicted because light scatteringand anterior chamber angle structures cannot be prop-erly captured.38,95
Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography: AnteriorChamber Biometry and Accommodation Studies Anteriorsegment OCT (Visante OCT, Carl Zeiss Meditec Inc.)is a noncontact high-resolution cross-sectional imagingtechnique that uses low coherence interferometry toprovide in vivo cross-sectional images of ocular struc-tures with a spatial resolution of 10 mm to 20 mm.Usinga 1310 nm infrared wavelength allows increased pen-etration in scattering tissues, such as the sclera and iris,while simultaneously permitting sufficient illumina-tion power to be used to enable high-speed imaging(up to 4000 axial scans per second).151 The VisanteOCT is designed to image the shape, size, and positionof the structures of the anterior segment andmake pre-cise measurements of the distances between them,including corneal thickness and surface profile, ante-rior segment biometry (ACD, angle-to-angle distance,
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angle size in degrees), pupil diameter, and thicknessand radii of curvature of the crystalline lens. It hasalso proved useful in determining pIOL position andrelation to the crystalline lens (Figure 10).147,152–154
The equipment has a target that can be defocusedwith positive or negative lenses. By focusing and defo-cusing the target with positive or negative lenses, it ispossible to relax or stimulate the patient’s accommo-dation in a natural way. Thus, both static and dynamic(accommodation-induced changes) analysis can beperformed.147,152–154
Biometric modifications of the anterior segmentwith accommodation and age using anterior chamberOCT have been performed by Baikoff et al.155 and con-firm the Helmholtz theory of accommodation. More-over, accommodation studies of pIOL implantationhave also been performed.38 With every diopter of ac-commodation, the anterior pole of the crystalline lensmoves 30 mm forward.156 This could affect the relation-ship between intraocular structures and the pIOL; ie,a decrease in the distance between the posterior sur-face of the ICL and the anterior surface of the crystal-line lens has been documented. Even intermittentcontact between the ICL and the crystalline lens mayexist, which may be the cause of cataract forma-tion.95,152,157 With iris-claw pIOLs, the distance be-tween the pIOL and the crystalline lens remainsstable during accommodation,38 although one report
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observed a decrease in the space between the posteriorsurface of an iris-claw pIOL and the natural crystallinelens during accommodation in a patient with 5.0 D ofhyperopia.152
Morphologic changes of the crystalline lens with ag-ingmay also affect its relationshipwith pIOLs.155 Baik-off et al.’s155,157 observations of aging showed thatalong with thickening of the crystalline lens, there isforward movement of the crystalline lens’ anteriorpole, even when the eye is at rest. This is accompaniedby a reduction in ACD. Considering that the crystal-line lens thickenswith age, with 18 to 20 mmof forwardmovement of the anterior pole each year, the distancethat remains between the CLR and a 600 mm theoreti-cal safety level allows calculation of how long a pIOLcan theoretically remain safely in the eye.153,154
The distance between the anterior pIOL surfaceand the corneal endothelium is also modifiedduring the accommodation process. A decrease inthe pIOL–endothelium distance is reported in somestudies.38,95,152,154,155 This is specially important withanterior chamber angle-supported and iris-clawpIOLs as it may be a factor in endothelial cell losswith age and underscores the importance of monitor-ing the ECC in these patients throughout theirlifetime.35,38
Rotating Scheimpflug Imaging: Pentacam Scheimp-flug The Pentacam Scheimpflug is a noncontact opti-cal system that was specifically designed to image theanterior segment of the eye. It has a rotating Scheimp-flug camera that takes up to 50 slit images of theanterior segment in less than 2 seconds. Software isthen used to construct a 3-dimensional (3-D) image.It calculates data for corneal topography (anteriorand posterior surface), corneal thickness, and corneal
Figure 10. The Visante OCT is capable of making precise measure-ments of anterior chamber structures, including corneal thickness,ACD, angle-to-angle distance, and angle size in degrees. It can alsodetermine the pIOL’s location and relationship to the corneal endo-thelium and crystalline lens.
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wavefront, ACD, lens opacification, and lens thick-ness.95,145,158 The ACD is an important parameter toconsider before pIOL implantation.
A new version, the Pentacam RH, has recently be-come available. In addition to a higher resolution cam-era, it has pIOL software that simulates the position ofthe proposed lens.145 However, this device has certainlimitations for evaluating pIOLs as it cannot capturethe anterior chamber angle structures or the sulcus.38
Measuring Sulcus-to-Sulcus Distance
As with angle-supported pIOLs and anterior cham-ber diameter, posterior chamber sulcus-supportedpIOLs’ overall length should be selected according tosulcus-to-sulcus distance. Sizing error is the mainsource of complications after ICL implantation, in-creasing the risk for angle-closure and pigmentary dis-persion glaucoma if the ICL is too long or the risk forcataract if the ICL is too short.
Before the development of UBM, no system alloweddetermination of the internal diameter of the ciliarysulcus. This evaluation was approximated and de-pended on WTW measurement. The ICL’s diameteris oversized 0.5 to 1.0 mm from the WTW measure-ment in myopic eyes, and same-length or oversized0.5 mm in hyperopic eyes. However, recent studiesdemonstrate no anatomical correspondence betweenexternal measurements and internal dimen-sons.40,114,134,135,159,160 The posterior chamber appearsto have a vertically oval shape, and the WTW tech-nique is thus inaccurate in predicting the horizontal di-ameter of the ciliary sulcus because sulcus-to-sulcusdistance is generally smaller than the anterior chamberdiameter.135,160 In the ICL FDA study, which adoptedtheWTWmeasurement protocol, the replacement ratedue to symptomatic over-undersizing issues was1.5%.111 Moreover, ICL length determined by theUBM method achieved significantly a more ideal ICLvault than with the conventional WTW method. TheUBM method is superior to the conventional methodin terms of predicting sulcus-to-sulcus horizontal di-ameter for ICL length determination.161
High-Resolution Ultrasound Biomicroscopy: Artemis and Par-adigm P60 Images of ciliary sulcus can only be ob-tained with high-resolution ultrasound devices thatuse very-high-frequency waves in the 50 MHz range.Ophthalmic ultrasound imaging is based on the emis-sion of an acoustic pulse and reception of the pulse af-ter it has been reflected by ocular tissues.145
The Paradigm P60 (Paradigm Medical Industries,Inc.) offers flexibility in its clinical use by incorporating4 different probes with different frequencies of 12.5,20.0, 35.0, and 50.0 MHz. The best image quality andresolution is obtained by the 50.0 MHz probe, but
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the scan field is limited to a 5� 5mm square.145 There-fore, angle and sulcus dimensions cannot bemeasuredin one scan sweep.59 Ultrasound biomicroscopy pro-vides high-resolution images with an axial resolutionof about 25 mm and transverse resolution of about50 mm. In contrast to optical systems, UBM is able toscan through opaque media. However, image acquisi-tion requires the eye to be immersed in a fluid with aneyecup, which is uncomfortable for both patient andexaminer and may potentially distort the eye anatomyand angle configuration.162–165
The Artemis 2 system (Ultralink L.L.C.) usesa 50 MHz transducer that is swept in an arc matchingthe curvature of the anterior of the eye. In addition, theArtemis uses a more sophisticated system for data ac-quisition, storing the actual echo data (from which im-ages are formed) instead of the image itself. An opticalsystem for eye fixation and alignment allows direct vi-sualization to confirm the exact position where mea-surements are taken. Then a computer-controlledscan along multiple clock hours permits a 3-D biomet-ric mapping of the eye.61,166
CONCLUSIONS
In conclusion, depending on the site of implantation,there are 3 types of pIOLs: angle-supported anteriorchamber; iris-fixated anterior chamber; and posteriorchamber, which are usually fixated in the ciliary sul-cus. The implantation of pIOLs has been demonstratedto be an effective, safe, predictable, and stable proce-dure to correct moderate and high refractive errors.Complications are rare and are primarily related tothe site of implantation. However, longer follow-upstudies are needed to establish the long-term safetyof these pIOLs.
The development of new anterior segment imagingdevices is changing preoperative and postoperativemanagement of pIOLs, increasing safety profiles, andallowing more accurate follow-up. Moreover, exactmeasurements of ACD and ciliary sulcus diameterare improving the pIOLs selection and thus decreasingthe risk for unwanted complications. The potentialclinical applications and the range of informationthey may yield are being continuously explored andfurther developed. These issues, which are addressedin part 2, will finally improve safety and anatomicaland functional outcomes of pIOLs.