title: Anterior capsulectomy using an ordinary phacoemulsification tip (phaco-capsulectomy).
abstract: I performed an anterior capsulectomy in six eyes using an ordinary phacoemulsification (phaco) tip. The technique, which involves inserting a beveled-down phaco tip directly into the lens, created smooth and tear-free capsular openings. Although the procedure needs to be refined, I believe a phaco tip can be used effectively and easily to remove the anterior capsule.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Shizuoka Red Cross Hospital, Shizuoka-ken, Japan.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ayaki
mesh_terms: D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007903:Lens Capsule, Crystalline / Q000601:surgery*