Transscleral suture fixation of a sublimated posterior chamber lens within the capsular bag

A 48-year-old man with cataract had uncomplicated phacoemulsification and implantation of a posterior chamber intraocular lens (IOL) into the continuous capsulorhexis. Three years later, part of the capsular bag and a haptic subluxated into the anterior chamber. At the time of repositioning surgery, partial zonular dehiscence and iridocapsular synechias were found. The IOL was repositioned behind the iris; however, subluxation of the lens recurred 1 year later. The IOL and capsular bag were successfully sutured to the sclera by introducing a double-armed polypropylene suture through a limbal stab incision.