A review of techniques and challenges in performing sutureless intrascleral fixation of intraocular lens

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ABSTRACT Introduction To insert and fix the intraocular lens (IOL) after damage due to any reason in the capsular bag and zonular fibers, different strategies of sutureless intrascleral IOL fixation have been portrayed. In all of these methods, IOL haptics are fixed in the sclera. While some surgeons utilize scleral flaps, other surgeons make use of scleral tunnels with the aim of the fixation of haptics. Areas Covered To evaluate techniques and challenges in performing sutureless intrascleral fixation of intraocular lens methods, A PubMed-based search was carried out using the terms “sutureless scleral fixated IOL’, ‘sutureless intrascleral fixated IOL,’ ‘sutureless scleral fixation IOL,’ and ‘sutureless intrascleral fixation IOL.’ Expert Opinion The aim of surgical methods has covered the implantation of secondary IOL, correction of the aphakia. Previous studies suggest that these new methods have acceptable results in the short term; however, further studies involving additional examples with longer observation periods are needed to determine whether these new methods have successful outcomes in the long term.