title: Healon5 sandwich technique for phacoemulsification in vitrectomized eyes.
abstract: We have developed a safe approach to phacoemulsificaiton in post-vectromized eyes. The technique, called the Healon5 sandwich, uses the viscoadaptive properties of sodium hyaluronate 2.3% (Healon5) to prevent a posterior chamber dehiscence.
authors.affiliation: Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: Rajeev
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Sudan
authors.forename: Rajamani
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Muralidhar
authors.forename: Vikas
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Sharma
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D007903:Lens Capsule, Crystalline; D007905:Lens Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D018918:Phacoemulsification / Q000379:methods*; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D014821:Vitrectomy
chemical_list: D006820:Hyaluronic Acid