Visco-shell technique with sodium hyaluronate 2.3% in phacoemulsification of Morgagnian cataract.
We describe the visco-shell technique with sodium hyaluronate 2.3% (Healon5) to facilitate phacoemulsification in eyes with Morgagnian cataract. Because the entire nucleus is wrapped in a Healon5 visco-shell, phacoemulsification can be performed safely without damaging the corneal endothelium and the posterior capsule.
Sato
Masaki
M
Department of Ophthalmology, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan. masasato@md.tsukuba.ac.jp
Mizushima
Yukiko
Y
Oshika
Tetsuro
T
D002386:Cataract / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D007908:Lens, Crystalline / Q000473:pathology*; D018918:Phacoemulsification / Q000379:methods*; D055675:Viscosupplements / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D055675:Viscosupplements; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid