Progressive cracking technique for phacoemulsification of superhard cataracts: a case report
Yun-E Zhao1,2, Zhangliang Li1,2, Pingjun Chang1,2
11School of Optometry and Ophthalmology and Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, 270 West Xueyuan Road, Wenzhou, 325027 Zhejiang China.
Eye and Vision (London, England)
|December 11, 2019
Summary
A new phaco chop-progressive cracking technique effectively divides superhard cataracts. This method protects corneal endothelial cells, improving visual acuity in patients with dense cataracts.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Surgical Techniques
Background:
- Phaco chop is effective for hard cataracts, but complete nuclear disassembly is not always achieved.
- Superhard cataracts present a surgical challenge, potentially leading to complications.
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