There are many options for secondary IOL implantation. In this case, performed by a vitreoretinal fellow, an anterior chamber intraocular lens (ACIOL) is implanted in a patient with a subluxated posterior chamber intraocular lens (PCIOL). ACIOL implantation is a technique every vitreoretinal surgeon should be able to perform, and in this video we will show you the basic steps for ACIOL implantation. At the end of the video we discuss the pros and cons of ACIOL implantation, clinical scenarios where ACIOL may be the best secondary lens option and tips for successful ACIOL implantation.
