Manual Removal of Primary Posterior Capsular Plaques Using Retinal End-Grasping Forceps
Gennady Landa1,2, Khoa Pham3
1Department of Ophthalmology, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA. doctor.landa@gmail.com.
Introduction:
Primary posterior capsular plaques can be highly adherent to the posterior capsule leading to possible posterior capsular rupture during attempted removal. Here we describe a novel method for posterior capsular plaque removal using a technique inspired by the experience of retina surgeon in the peeling of membranes from the posterior pole.
Methods:
Retinal end-grasping forceps were used to peel the plaque from the posterior capsule.
Results:
We have performed this technique on 12 eyes with successful removal of the posterior capsular plaque in all instances without compromise of the posterior capsule in any case.
Conclusions:
We hope that the anterior segment surgeons will benefit by employing this useful technique during cataract surgeries in the eyes with adherent posterior plaques.
