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    Fig. 1a Traumatic subluxation of the lens.
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    Fig. 1b The surgeon sits temporally and two partial thickness scleral flaps are made 180 degrees opposite to each other at 6 and 12 o’clock position.
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    Fig. 1c Sclerotomy is performed with a 20G needle about 1.5 mm away from the limbus, beneath the scleral flaps.
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    Fig. 1d The subluxated lens is lifted with the help of a rod (posterior assisted levitation) introduced from the sclerotomy site. The lens is lifted and placed into the anterior chamber. Pilocarpine is injected into the anterior chamber to constrict the pupil.
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    Fig. 1e Vitrectomy is performed beneath the lens to cut down all vitreous adhesions.
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    Fig. 1f A 3-piece foldable IOL is loaded and injected beneath the subluxated lens and the leading haptic is externalized followed by a trailing haptic. Handshake technique is performed for externalization of the trailing haptic beneath the lens.