Continuous circular capsulorhexis and nucleus delivery in planned extracapsular cataract extraction.
A technique for nucleus delivery through a continuous circular capsulorhexis in planned extracapsular cataract extraction is presented. The concept of hydro- and viscoexpression of the nucleus is explained, and a strongly bent cannula specially designed for the procedure is introduced.
Department of Ophthalmology, Vejle Hospital, Denmark.
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D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D007907:Lens Nucleus, Crystalline / Q000601:surgery*