Flanged fixation: Yamane technique and its application
Purpose of review
To review variations of flanged intraocular lens fixation (Yamane technique) and their outcomes.
Recent findings
Sutureless intrascleral IOL fixation has become popular, and many techniques have been reported. Among them, the Yamane technique has been widely used in recent years, and there are many variations. However, there are no reports that systematically compare them.
Summary
There are variations of the Yamane technique, such as those used to create a scleral tunnel or to dock needles and haptics. Although few reports have directly compared each technique, small scleral wounds appear to be beneficial for long-term stability of the IOL. A method of fixing a capsule tension segment or iris using a flange has also been reported, demonstrating the diverse range of uses of the flange.
Source: Current Opinion in Ophthalmology - Category: Opthalmology Tags: CATARACT SURGERY AND LENS IMPLANTATION: Edited by Natalie A. Afshari Source Type: research