title: Closed-chamber capsulorhexis for cataract extraction combined with penetrating keratoplasty.
abstract: We describe a modified closed-chamber capsulorhexis technique that facilitates cataract extraction and intraocular lens insertion combined with penetrating keratoplasty. This technique eliminates most of the risks associated with can-opener capsulotomies, offers the benefits of capsulorhexis, and enhances the safety of the triple procedure.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Cook County Hospital, Chicago, Illinois 60612, USA.
authors.forename: L S
authors.initials: LS
authors.lastname: Baca
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Epstein
mesh_terms: D019923:Capsulorhexis / Q000379:methods*; D002386:Cataract / Q000150:complications; D002387:Cataract Extraction; D003315:Cornea / Q000601:surgery; D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D015948:Keratoplasty, Penetrating / Q000379:methods*; D019654:Lens Implantation, Intraocular; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014792:Visual Acuity