Surgical techniques for difficult cataracts.

Abstract:

:This article reviews some of the advances that have taken place in the surgical techniques for difficult cataracts such as rock-hard, white, and posterior polar cataracts. Fashioning a central space, modified chopping maneuvers, and creation of multiple small fragments have enabled the surgeon to consistently achieve a successful outcome. A judicious combination of chop and separation movement in a step-by-step manner reduce the stress of the procedure and make it safer. Raised intracapsular pressure and poor visibility are dealt with through various innovative techniques. Use of high-viscosity sodium hyaluronate and double capsulorhexis allow the surgeon to achieve capsulorhexis with a high success rate. A controlled and gentle approach to phacoemulsification has proven to be the key factor for success in posterior polar cataracts.

journal_name

Curr Opin Ophthalmol

authors

Vasavada A,Singh R

doi

10.1097/00055735-199902000-00009

keywords:

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

1999-02-01 00:00:00

pages

46-52

issue

1

eissn

1040-8738

issn

1531-7021

journal_volume

10

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