Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Search research articles

Related Experiment Videos

Small peripheral anterior continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis.

H Tahi¹, F Fantes, M Hamaoui

¹Ophthalmic Biophysics Center, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami School of Medicine, Florida, USA.

Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

|June 22, 1999

Summary

A new manual technique for small anterior continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis (CCC) was developed. This method is promising for pediatric cataract surgery and Phaco-Ersatz procedures, as shown in a rabbit study.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

The anterior chamber of the eye as a clinical transplantation site for the treatment of diabetes: a study in a baboon model of diabetes.

Diabetologia·2011

Same author

Optical profilometry of poly(methylmethacrylate) surfaces after reshaping with a scanning photorefractive keratectomy (SPRK) system.

Applied optics·2010

Same author

Development of an algorithm for corneal reshaping with a scanning laser beam.

Applied optics·2010

Same author

Transscleral Coulomb-controlled iontophoresis of methylprednisolone into the rabbit eye: influence of duration of treatment, current intensity and drug concentration on ocular tissue and fluid levels.

Experimental eye research·2002

Same author

Slow release of acetylsalicylic acid by intravitreal silicone oil.

Retina (Philadelphia, Pa.)·2001

Same author

Theoretical analysis of accommodation amplitude and ametropia correction by varying refractive index in Phaco-Ersatz.

Optometry and vision science : official publication of the American Academy of Optometry·2001

Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Surgical Techniques
Microsurgery

Background:

Continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis (CCC) is a standard cataract surgery step.
Existing CCC techniques may not be ideal for specialized procedures like Phaco-Ersatz or pediatric cases.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe and evaluate a novel manual technique for creating small anterior CCCs (less than 1.5 mm diameter).
To assess the feasibility of this technique in experimental settings.

Main Methods:

A manual surgical technique using a 30-gauge needle and Utrata capsulorhexis forceps was employed.
The technique was tested in an experimental rabbit model.

Main Results:

Multiple small anterior CCCs (up to 9 per lens) were successfully created without capsule tearing.

Related Experiment Videos

The mean diameter of the created CCCs was 1.1 mm +/- 0.3 mm.

Conclusions:

The described manual technique is feasible for creating small anterior CCCs.
This technique holds potential for applications in Phaco-Ersatz and pediatric cataract surgery.