Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
New surgical method to fix lens implants in dogs' eyes
By Wilkie, D A et al.·Published in Veterinary ophthalmology·2008·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: A modified ab externo approach for suture fixation of an intraocular lens implant in the dog.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog with cataracts and lens instability underwent a new surgical technique to replace its eye lens. This modified approach allowed the veterinarian to remove the damaged lens and implant a new one through a smaller incision, which meant less trauma and a quicker surgery. The goal was to help the dog regain clear vision and avoid complications like glaucoma or retinal detachment. This technique could make it easier for more dogs to have successful outcomes after surgery.
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Abstract
The goals of canine cataract and lens instability surgery should be to ensure a small incision, minimal tissue trauma, shortened surgical time, maintenance of the anterior chamber, and restoration of emmetropia through the use of a stable intraocular lens specifically designed for the canine eye. While this is usually the case with routine phacoemulsification and in-the-bag intraocular lens implantation, it is often not the case with lens instability, lens luxation or large posterior capsular ruptures. In such cases the incisions are often larger, surgical time and tissue trauma are excessive, and the patient is often left aphakic. The goal of this paper is to present a modified ab externo technique designed to allow removal of the lens and placement of a ciliary sulcus sutured IOL through a small incision, with minimal trauma and shortened surgical time. Use of this technique may allow more canine patients to be emmetropic postoperatively. In addition, the ease of this procedure may encourage earlier removal of an unstable lens and decrease the risk of secondary glaucoma and retinal detachment that occur in association with lens luxation.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18190352/