Removal of dense posterior capsule opacification after congenital cataract extraction using the transconjunctival sutureless vitrectomy system.
We report a case of posterior capsule opacity and anterior hyaloid opacity after congenital cataract extraction that was successfully and easily removed using the transconjunctival sutureless vitrectomy system (TSV 25, Bausch & Lomb Surgical). With the TSV25 system, clear axes were maintained.
Lee
Hyung Keun
HK
Institute of Vision Research, Department of Ophthalmology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 135-720, South Korea.
Kim
Chan Yun
CY
Kwon
Oh Woong
OW
Kim
Eung Kweon
EK
Lee
Sung Chul
SC
Seong
Gong Je
GJ
Kim
Sung Soo
SS
D002386:Cataract / Q000151:congenital*; D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000379:methods*; D002648:Child; D003228:Conjunctiva / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007903:Lens Capsule, Crystalline / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D019654:Lens Implantation, Intraocular; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014792:Visual Acuity; D014821:Vitrectomy / Q000379:methods*