Open AccessA novel minimal fluid technique for effective and safe lens hydrodissection during cataract surgery
Author(s) -
Hung-Yuan Lin,
Ya-Jung Chuang,
TingYu Lin,
Ming Chen,
Pi-Jung Lin
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
taiwan journal of ophthalmology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.519
H-Index - 9
eISSN - 2211-5072
pISSN - 2211-5056
DOI - 10.4103/tjo.tjo_137_18
Subject(s) - medicine , cataract surgery , capsulotomy , capsule , surgery , lens (geology) , ophthalmology , hydrostatic pressure , optics , intraocular lens , botany , physics , biology , thermodynamics
Traditional hydrodissection may cause posterior capsule rupture (PCR) if excessive fluid accumulates. In this study, we describe the successful application of a novel minimal fluid hydrodissection technique in 100 consecutive cataract surgery cases. This technique separates the nucleus from the capsule utilizing low hydrostatic pressure and precise kinetic movement of a small volume (around 0.2 cc) of balanced salt solution. There were no instances of PCR. This technique is suitable for a range of cases, including femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery and posterior subcapsular cataract.