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A Novel Capsulorhexis Technique Using Shearing Forces with Cystotome
Published on: May 15, 2010
Vitrectorhexis versus forceps capsulorhexis for anterior and posterior capsulotomy in congenital cataract surgery
Dicle O Hazirolan1, Ugur E Altiparmak, Bekir S Aslan
11st Eye Clinic, Ankara Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
Purpose:
To compare the results of anterior and posterior continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis created using forceps with those created using vitrector in eyes suffering from congenital cataract.
Methods:
Twenty-eight eyes with congenital cataract were included in the study. The anterior and posterior continuous curvilinear capsulorhexes were created using microforceps in 17 eyes or through a vitrector in 11 eyes.
Results:
Corneal edema (P = .56) and anterior chamber flare (P = 1.0) were comparable in both groups. In addition, the time for optical axis clarity was also similar between the groups (P = .98).
Conclusion:
The current results suggest that the use of both techniques appears to be equally safe and effective for the achievement of anterior and posterior capsulorhexis.
