Opening the lens capsule, typically by creating a capsulorrhexis, is one of the most critical steps in cataract surgery. Our goal is to remove the lens contents while preserving the capsular bag so that it can support the IOL. In rare cases, the anterior lens capsule can become fibrotic and wrinkled, and that will impede the creation of the capsulorrhexis. Using specialized techniques, we can overcome these challenges and successfully create the capsular opening and complete the cataract surgery.
This patient has an intumescent white cataract, which means that the (Read more...)
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