title: Enlarging the capsulorhexis.
abstract: We describe a method to enlarge an initial small capsulorhexis using an iris spatula and cystotome needle. The iris spatula is placed underneath the anterior capsulorhexis margin; the spatula supports the anterior capsule and protects the posterior capsule. A gentle touch on the spatula by the cystotome needle generates a break in the continuity. This is done prior to intraocular lens implantation with the capsular bag and anterior chamber filled with viscoelastic.
authors.affiliation: Iladevi Cataract & IOL Research Centre, Ahmedabad, India.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Vasavada
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Desai
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Singh
mesh_terms: D000867:Anterior Chamber; D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage; D007267:Injections; D007903:Lens Capsule, Crystalline / Q000601:surgery*; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular
chemical_list: D006820:Hyaluronic Acid