title: Microincision cataract surgery in a vitrectomized eye.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India. tanujdada@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Tanuj
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Dada
authors.forename: Subrata
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mandal
authors.forename: Anand
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Aggarwal
authors.forename: Ritu
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Gadia
mesh_terms: 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*
chemical_list: D012827:Silicone Oils