Capsular Opening
Fig. 1 Initiation of CCC with central puncture Either the tip of the cystotome or a forceps is used to fold over the capsular flap akin to a folded napkin…
Hydrodissection
Fig. 1 The hydrodissection cannula is placed beneath the margin of anterior capsule and fluid is injected. Initiation of the fluid wave is seen Fig. 2 Fluid wave progresses and…
Prep/Drape
Fig. 1 Superior rectus bridle suture (a). Superior conjunctiva exposed. (b). Superior rectus muscle grasped. (c) Suture passed under the muscle (d). Globe steadied by pulling and clamping the suture…
from Phacoemulsification to MSICS
Fig. 1 (a–c) Techniques for enlarging the capsulorrhexis when converting from phacoemulsification to MSICS. (a) Nick the capsulorrhexis edge to create a new flap, then tear this flap 360 degrees;…
Operative Care in Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery
Globe perforation Retrobulbar hemorrhage Chemosis and subconjunctival hemorrhage Injury to the optic nerve Injury to extraocular muscles Drug allergy Globe perforation – Globe perforation is a dreaded complication of peri-/retrobulbar…