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A Novel Technique of Rescuing Capsulorhexis Radial Tear-out using a Cystotome

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10.3791/2317-v

January 16th, 2011

January 16th, 2011

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1Department of Ophthalmology, Hairmyres Hospital, NHS Lanarkshire, 2Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust, 3National Institute of Ophthalmology, 4Department of Ophthalmology, South Devon Healthcare NHS Trust

Capsulorhexis is an important step in phacoemulsification surgery. A surgeon creates a continous curvilinear tear on the anterior lens capsule by controlling the tearing vector forces. A peripherally extended tear is a serious complication. This video demonstrates a novel technique of rescuing capsular radial tear out using a cystotome.

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