Purpose: To compare visual outcome and complications of Anterior chamber Intra ocular lens implantation versus Scleral fixated Intra ocular lens implantation in various complicated cataract surgeries.

Material and Methods: A total of 36 patients of complicated cataract and Aphakia were included in this study. They were randomly divided into two group. Eighteen cases underwent anterior chamber IOL (AC-IOL) implantation other eighteen cases underwent sclera fixated IOL (SF–IOL) implantation. Visual outcome and complications in both the cases were analyzed.                                                     

Result: In our study we found that the best corrected visual acuity was slightly higher and complication rate was lower in SF-IOL implantation group than AC-IOL implantation group and SF-IOL implantation is better alternative to AC-IOL in aphakia and complicated cataract surgeries where capsular support is weak.

Keywords: Anterior Chamber IOL, Scleral Fixated IOL, Intra Ocular Lens, Complicated cataract, Subluxated cataract, Aphakia.

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