title: Phacoemulsification in anterior megalophthalmos: rhexis fixation technique for intraocular lens centration.
abstract: We describe phacoemulsification in both eyes of a patient with anterior megalophthalmos. Surgery in such cases can be challenging because of a deep anterior chamber, enlarged ciliary ring, weakened zonules, and large capsular bag. Phacoemulsification performed through a scleral tunnel resulted in a stable wound. We report the use of anterior optic capture technique (optic within the capsulorhexis margin, haptics in the sulcus) for successful intraocular lens implant centration.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Advanced Eye Centre, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Sector 12, Chandigarh, 160012, India.
authors.forename: Arun K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Jain
authors.forename: Nishant
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Nawani
authors.forename: Ramandeep
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Singh
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000867:Anterior Chamber / Q000002:abnormalities*; D019923:Capsulorhexis; D005124:Eye Abnormalities / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D019654:Lens Implantation, Intraocular / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D018918:Phacoemulsification / Q000379:methods*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000601:surgery