title: The Knolle-Pearce irrigating loop.
abstract: Use of an irrigating lens loop which maximizes fluid flow eliminates the need for direct pressure or counter-pressure as the lens nucleus is removed from the anterior segment and also protects the internal structure of the globe from surgical trauma.
mesh_terms: D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation / Q000295:instrumentation*