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

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

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Lens Implantation, Intraocular
  • Lens, Crystalline* / surgery
  • Lenses, Intraocular*
  • Postoperative Complications / surgery
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Sclera / surgery
  • Suture Techniques
  • Visual Acuity