When performing cataract surgery, our goal is to remove as much of the lens material as possible to prepare the capsular bag for implantation of the IOL.
After removal of the lens cortex, some surgeons like to polish the undersurface of the anterior capsular rim in order to remove as much of the microscopic lens debris as possible. These residual lens epithelial cells may contribute to issues such as anterior capsular opacity, capsular contraction and fibrosis.
Believe it or not, cleaning the undersurface of the anterior lens capsule was not always considered a requirement for a beautiful