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A Novel Technique of Rescuing Capsulorhexis Radial Tear-out using a Cystotome
Published on: January 16, 2011
Simple approach to prevent capsule tear-out during capsulorhexis creation in hypermature cataracts
Mark S Robinson1, Randall J Olson1
1From the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, John A. Moran Eye Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.
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Capsule tear-out in hypermature cataracts (Argentinean flag sign) is a common and frustrating complication during the creation of a capsulorhexis. Completing the capsulorhexis through a small side-port incision, filling the anterior chamber with a highly viscous ophthalmic viscosurgical device such as a viscoadaptive agent, and using a 23- or 25-gauge microcapsulorhexis forceps to fill the side-port incision can reliably prevent this complication.
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Neither author has a financial or proprietary interest in any material or method mentioned.
