Research Article

Comparison of the Techniques of Secondary Intraocular Lens Implantation after Penetrating Keratoplasty

Table 1

Surgical techniques used for secondary IOL implantation and the indications for prior keratoplasty with lens extraction.

CharacteristicsTotal (), N (%)Female (), N (%)Male (), N (%)

IOL in-the-bag implantation6 (13)2 (33.3)4 (66.7)
Indication for PK
Ocular trauma4 (8.7)1 (5.26)3 (11.11)
Ocular inflammation1 (2.17)01 (3.7)
Previous ocular surgery1 (2.17)1 (5.26)0

IOL in-the-sulcus implantation11 (24)7 (63.6)4 (36.4)
Indication for PK
Ocular trauma6 (13.04)4 (21.06)2 (7.41)
Ocular inflammation3 (6.52)2 (10.52)1 (3.7)
Previous ocular surgery2 (4.35)1 (5.26)1 (3.7)

IOL scleral fixation29 (63)10 (34.5)19 (65.5)
Indication for PK
Ocular trauma18 (39.1)6 (31.6)12 (44.45)
Ocular inflammation9 (19.6)3 (15.78)6 (22.23)
Previous ocular surgery2 (4.35)1 (5.26)1 (3.7)