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Review
. 2023 Jun;43(6):2129-2138.
doi: 10.1007/s10792-022-02579-w. Epub 2022 Nov 25.

Sutureless scleral fixation Carlevale IOL: a review on the novel designed lens

Matteo Mario Carlà  1   2 , Francesco Boselli  3   4 , Federico Giannuzzi  1   2 , Tomaso Caporossi  1   2 , Gloria Gambini  1   2 , Luigi Mosca  1   2 , Alfonso Savastano  1   2 , Stanislao Rizzo  1   2
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Review

Sutureless scleral fixation Carlevale IOL: a review on the novel designed lens

Matteo Mario Carlà et al. Int Ophthalmol. 2023 Jun.

Abstract

Complicated cataract surgery is the main cause of secondary lens implantation surgery. Several approaches have been introduced to face those circumstances. As it concerns scleral-fixated IOLs for the posterior chamber, many types of IOL can be implanted. The aim of article is to review the single piece sutureless scleral fixation Carlevale lens; Methods: Narrative review; Results: Several works described as safe the IOL implantation utilizing the handshake approach, without tactile manipulation, which allows for self-centration and lens firm fixation in uncomplicated surgery. This allows to reduce high order aberration such as astigmatism and coma, with a very good postoperative BCVA Conclusions: Carlevale lens is one of the best option to manage insufficient capsular support.

Keywords: Aphakic; Carlevale lens; Pseudoexfoliation (PXF); Secondary lens implant; Secondary posterior chamber lens implant; Single-piece IOL; Sutureless scleral fixation.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no competing interests.

The authors declare no conflict of interests. This research did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in public, commercial or not-for-profit sectors.

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Shape and profile of one-piece foldable acrylic Carlevale lens. Image obtained from manufacturer website
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