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.
Institute of Vision Research, Department of Ophthalmology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 135-720, South Korea.
Hyung Keun
HK
Lee
Chan Yun
CY
Kim
Oh Woong
OW
Kwon
Eung Kweon
EK
Kim
Sung Chul
SC
Lee
Gong Je
GJ
Seong
Sung Soo
SS
Kim
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*