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Case Reports
. 2020 Nov;39(11):1450-1452.
doi: 10.1097/ICO.0000000000002378.

Simultaneous Penetrating Keratoplasty and Implantation of a New Scleral-Fixated, Sutureless, Posterior Chamber Intraocular Lens (Soleko, Carlevale): A Novel Technique

Myrsini Petrelli  1 , Lydia Schmutz  1 , Evangelia Gkaragkani  1 , Konstantinos Droutsas  2 , George D Kymionis  1
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Simultaneous Penetrating Keratoplasty and Implantation of a New Scleral-Fixated, Sutureless, Posterior Chamber Intraocular Lens (Soleko, Carlevale): A Novel Technique

Myrsini Petrelli et al. Cornea. 2020 Nov.

Abstract

Purpose: To describe a novel technique of combined penetrating keratoplasty (PKP) with implantation of a new scleral-fixated, sutureless, posterior chamber intraocular lens (PC-IOL) (Soleko, Carlevale).

Methods: New surgical approach description.

Results: We describe a novel technique for the management of PKP graft failure and posttraumatic aphakia with repeat-PKP and simultaneous implantation of a new scleral-fixated, sutureless PC-IOL. The postoperative course was uneventful, and the patient reported marked improvement in his vision. Up to 6 months postoperatively, the graft showed no signs of failure or rejection, the intraocular lens remained well-positioned, and no complications were observed.

Conclusions: The favorable final outcome of our patient suggests that simultaneous PKP and implantation of this new scleral-fixated, sutureless PC-IOL may represent an efficient and effective method for the management of aphakia combined with corneal scarring.

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