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A Novel Capsulorhexis Technique Using Shearing Forces with Cystotome
Published on: May 15, 2010
Electric microtrephine for new anterior capsular openings (barbell-like tear-free slit openings)
Abstract:
We developed a microtrephine that can be used to create 0.9-mm or 0.5-mm, round, tear-free, anterior lens capsular openings. The 0.9-mm tip can be used to greatly facilitate experimental endocapsular cataract surgery followed by lens refilling. The 0.5-mm tip is useful for obtaining new anterior capsular openings.

