Capsulorhexis in mature cataracts: Why not?

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 01 Jan 1992 English Publisher:Springer Science and Business Media LLCJournal:Documenta Ophthalmologica, volume 81, pages 281-284 (issn: 0012-4486, eissn: 1573-2622,

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Authors: P, Brusini;

doi: 10.1007/bf00161765

pmid: 1483369

Capsulorhexis in mature cataracts: Why not?

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Abstract

Continuous circular capsulorhexis is now widely used in cataract surgery. In the case of mature cataract, however, this technique may be difficult due to the poor visibility of the anterior capsule. This problem can be overcome performing capsulorhexis under air. A small amount of a high molecular weight viscoelastic agent is injected near the incision, so as to avoid air escaping from the anterior chamber. Visibility is good and the handling of the anterior capsule is easy and safe.

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Lenses, Intraocular, Lens Capsule, Crystalline, Humans, Cataract Extraction

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