A comparative evaluation of implantation of intra-ocular lens by Push ? In method versus Pull ? In method.

ABSTRACT Purpose: To compare outcomes of implantation of intra-ocular lens (IOL) by push ? in and pull ? in; in accordance of, in the bag placement of IOL, anterior chamber maintenance, stretching of incision and chances of infection creeping into anterior chamber. Methods: Two hundred thirty cataract cases were selected for IOL implantation, one hundred fifteen by each method. The details of findings of number of attempts taken by each method for implanting IOL in bag and problems noted with each method were recorded. Results: Pull ? in method of IOL implantation was found to be more beneficial than Push ? in method, with former having advantage of higher incidence of, in the bag implantation with a significance of 98% (Chi-square test probability value less than .02) less anterior chamber collapse, less instrumentation and less wound gaping with only disadvantage of a confident hand required for pull?in method. Conclusion: Pull-in method is better than push-in method with advantages of its own.