AIM: To assess the application of ciliary sulcus suture fixation of intraocular lens(IOL)through reverse partial-thickness scleral flap.

METHODS: The clinical data of 14 patients(14 eyes )who needed secondary IOL implantations due to different reasons in our department were retrospectively analyzed. All cases underwent ciliary sulcus suture fixation of IOL through reverse partial-thickness scleral flap. One or two reverse partial-thickness scleral flap were made during the surgery. Preoperative and postoperative visual acuity, intraoperative and postoperative complications and the stability of the IOLs were observed.

RESULTS: The mean follow-up time was 3.5-6mo. The preoperative best-corrected visual acuity(BCVA)(LogMAR)was 0.50±0.54, and the uncorrected visual acuity(UCVA)at 1mo after surgery was 0.46±0.39(P>0.05). The BCVA at 1mo after surgery was 0.36±0.35, which was improved compared with the preoperative one, but the difference was not statistically significant(P>0.05). Three cases had transient intraocular hypertension postoperatively. One case had vetrious hemorrhage. One case had moderate anterior chamber inflammatory response. There were serious complications, such as cystoid macular edema, choroidal detachment, retinal detachment during the follow-up period.

CONCLUSION: Ciliary sulcus suture fixation of IOL through reverse partial-thickness scleral flap is a effective and safe method for aphakia.