[Preoperative preparation for cataract operation in artificial lens implantation]

A method of producing ocular hypotony, a decrease in motility, sufficient akinesia of the facial nerve as well as deep analgesia is described. This procedure seems to be more comfortable for the patient and preferable for the surgeon because it is safe. It consists of a single retrobulbar injection using a high-capacity syringe and oculopression at a higher pressure with a special instrument over a period of 20 minutes. The advantage of this method, some theoretical information, and the author's experience with it are communicated.