In-Office Lens Repositioning for Anterior Crystalline Lens Dislocation.

Abstract

Background and objective: We describe an in-office lens repositioning technique for anterior crystalline lens dislocation.

Patients and methods: We present a case series of four patients with spontaneous or traumatic anterior crystalline lens dislocation.

Results: The technique included supine patient positioning, gentle pressure with a cotton swab on the peripheral cornea to guide the lens into the posterior chamber, and the use of a miotic agent afterward to prevent subsequent subluxation. In the four cases described, the in-office technique successfully restored the lens to the posterior chamber, improved vision, and decreased intraocular pressure in most instances by resolving the angle closure secondary to pupillary block.

Conclusions: The in-office lens repositioning technique is appropriate as an acute non-surgical intervention or temporizing measure for anterior crystalline lens dislocation. [Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina 2024;55:293-298.].