Microincision cataract surgery in a vitrectomized eye.
Phacoemulsification after vitrectomy is associated with several intraoperative problems. We describe the use of bimanual microincision cataract surgery using an 18-gauge needle as the irrigating chopper combined with silicone oil removal in a vitrectomized eye. This technique may offer a safe alternative to standard phacoemulsification in such cases.
Dada
Tanuj
T
Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India. tanujdada@hotmail.com
Mandal
Subrata
S
Aggarwal
Anand
A
Gadia
Ritu
R
D019923:Capsulorhexis / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D018918:Phacoemulsification / Q000379:methods*; D012827:Silicone Oils; D014821:Vitrectomy; D014823:Vitreous Hemorrhage / Q000601:surgery*
D012827:Silicone Oils