Research Articles
Preoperative 532 double frequency YAG anterior capsulotomy in hypermature cataracts
Author:
K.A. Salvin
Consultant Ophthalmologist, Senior Lecturer, University of Kelaniya, LK
Abstract
Phacoemulsification in hyper-mature cataracts is a challenge due to high intra-lenticular pressure, resulting in the capsulorhexis extending to the periphery. A continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis (CCC) is crucial to uncomplicated, safe and successful phacoemulsification and posterior chamber intraocular lens (IOL) implantation. Achieving a CCC in eyes with white hyper-mature cataract is challenging due to high intra-lenticular pressure and risk of extension of capsulorhexis (Argentinian flag sign). Various techniques such as double capsulorhexis, phacocapsulorhexis, massaging, anterior capsular puncture with a needle or YAG laser and femtosecond laser capsulorhexis have been described to prevent this complication.
How to Cite:
Salvin KA. Preoperative 532 double frequency YAG anterior capsulotomy in hypermature cataracts. Journal of the College of Ophthalmologists of Sri Lanka. 2020;26(1):26–8. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/jcosl.v26i1.29
Published on
01 Jun 2020.
Peer Reviewed
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