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This study presents a modified phacofragmentation technique combined with posterior vitrectomy for lens removal. The improved method efficiently removes hardened nuclear sclerotic lenses with no serious complications in over 200 cases.

Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Surgical Techniques
Cataract Surgery

Background:

Nuclear sclerotic cataracts present surgical challenges.
Traditional lens removal methods can be time-consuming for hardened lenses.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate a modified phacofragmentation technique with posterior vitrectomy.
To assess the efficacy and safety of this modified approach for hardened nuclear sclerotic lenses.

Main Methods:

A modified phacofragmentation technique was employed.
The procedure was combined with posterior vitrectomy.
The technique was performed on over 200 patients.

Main Results:

The modified technique successfully removed hardened nuclear sclerotic lenses.

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Procedure time for lens removal was reduced.

No serious complications were reported in over 200 procedures.

Conclusions:

The modified phacofragmentation and posterior vitrectomy is a safe and effective method.
This technique offers an advantage for managing hardened nuclear sclerotic cataracts.
The approach streamlines lens removal, reducing operative time.