FEB 18, 2020
How to Repair a Damaged Posterior Capsule
Video Journal of Cataract, Refractive & Glaucoma Surgery
04:22
Cataract/Anterior Segment, Complications, IOLs and Implantation
Dr. Nandini Ray demonstrates how to repair a posterior capsule after it is damaged due to sculpting. In this case, the capsulorhexis was in place and no vitreous was present. Hence, she decided to inject a multipiece hydrophobic acrylic IOL into the sulcus, with optic capture behind the intact capsulorhexis. The IOL was then dialed into place.
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