Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 31: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi (SMVD) Narayana Superspeciality Hospital achieved a significant medical milestone by successfully performing a rare eye surgery known as Scleral Fixated Intraocular Lens (SFIOL) for the first time in its history.
The pioneering surgery was conducted by the Hospital’s ophthalmologist Dr Swati Sharma using the innovative Modified Yamane and X-Nit (MYX) Technique, resulting in the restoration of vision of a 40-year-old man who had suffered a traumatic eye injury in the same eye for the second time.
The patient suffered trauma in his right eye 6 years back and developed traumatic cataract. He was operated at another hospital and an intraocular lens was placed. Unfortunately he suffered injury in the same eye again and the intraocular lens got dislocated, this time affecting the entire capsular bag.
The case was complicated and needed a revision surgery. However, he was refused at most other hospitals in the region citing the complexity involved. The patient then came to SMVD Narayana Hospital, where Dr Swati Sharma skillfully performed the Scleral Fixated IOL surgery, replacing the dislocated lens with a new one using the MYX Technique.
Speaking about the significance of the surgery, Dr Swati Sharma stated, “The patient’s case was quite complex, given the compromised capsular bag support. With the Scleral Fixated IOL technique, we securely fixed the intraocular lens to the sclera, behind the iris. This approach has proven to be a better choice for such cases, offering more stability and fewer complications compared to other available options like Anterior Chamber Intraocular lenses (ACIOLs) or iris-claw lenses.”
The surgery was conducted with meticulous precision by Dr Swati Sharma complemented by the support of Vishal Sharma, an ophthalmic technician who provided essential assistance throughout the procedure. The patient’s recovery is progressing well, with his vision steadily improving day by day.
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