Posterior chamber lens insertion using HealonR to position capsular flaps

Abstract

Placement of posterior chamber lens implants in the capsular bag is facilitated if the capsular fornix is maintained by Healon. The distal loop slides easily into the bag and the proximal loop can be dropped behind the elevated anterior capsule flap. This technique achieves a high degree of success with respect to good implant lens position. Use of this method avoids decentration and pupillary capture associated with placing only one loop in the capsular bag.