Optic capture in the anterior capsulorhexis during combined cataract and vitreoretinal surgery.
We describe an optic capture technique that can be used during combined cataract and vitreoretinal surgery if in-the-bag implantation of an intraocular lens (IOL) is not possible. The IOL is placed in the ciliary sulcus, and optic capture is performed behind an intact anterior continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis, with the haptics remaining in the sulcus. The technique maintains IOL stability and separation of the anterior and posterior segments intraoperatively and postoperatively.
Lee
Joo Eun
JE
Department of Ophthalmology, Haeundae Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea. jooeun2@paik.ac.kr
Ahn
Jeong Hyo
JH
Kim
Wan Soo
WS
Jea
Seung Youn
SY
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D019923:Capsulorhexis / Q000379:methods*; D003930:Diabetic Retinopathy / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D019654:Lens Implantation, Intraocular / Q000379:methods*; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018918:Phacoemulsification; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D014792:Visual Acuity; D014821:Vitrectomy; D014823:Vitreous Hemorrhage / Q000601:surgery