Keep appropriate instruments at hand to address cataract surgery complications

When complications occur during cataract surgery, being prepared is one of the keys to achieving good outcomes. This entails not only being technically and psychologically equipped, but also having the right instruments at hand.
“The most basic equipment would be to have capsular tension rings or segments, Prolene 10-0 for iris suturing and 9-0 for rescuing a dislocated lens with the lasso technique. Gore-Tex off label is very important to have for securing any eyelet, whether of capsular tension segments or of the Cionni modified capsular tension ring (FCI Ophthalmics) (Read more...)

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