Taming posterior polar cataract – My way of small incision cataract surgery

Posterior polar cataracts (PPCs) present a challenging situation for surgeons due to the high likelihood of intraoperative issues such as posterior capsular rupture and aphakia. It is widely recognized that patients with PPC typically have a thin posterior capsule, which is densely attached to the c...

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Main Author: PP Soumya
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Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2024-12-01
Series:Kerala Journal of Ophthalmology
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/kjo.kjo_131_24
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description Posterior polar cataracts (PPCs) present a challenging situation for surgeons due to the high likelihood of intraoperative issues such as posterior capsular rupture and aphakia. It is widely recognized that patients with PPC typically have a thin posterior capsule, which is densely attached to the cataract, making it fragile. Although various surgical techniques have been suggested for addressing this specific type of cataract, achieving successful outcomes without complications remains a significant challenge for many surgeons. In developing countries, aspiring surgeons may not have extensive experience with phacoemulsification. This study explores the safe application of small incision cataract surgery in such cases.
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spelling doaj-art-bf80116e04c74ac296c404e2186c02f52025-01-07T07:34:36ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsKerala Journal of Ophthalmology0976-66772024-12-0136330930910.4103/kjo.kjo_131_24Taming posterior polar cataract – My way of small incision cataract surgeryPP SoumyaPosterior polar cataracts (PPCs) present a challenging situation for surgeons due to the high likelihood of intraoperative issues such as posterior capsular rupture and aphakia. It is widely recognized that patients with PPC typically have a thin posterior capsule, which is densely attached to the cataract, making it fragile. Although various surgical techniques have been suggested for addressing this specific type of cataract, achieving successful outcomes without complications remains a significant challenge for many surgeons. In developing countries, aspiring surgeons may not have extensive experience with phacoemulsification. This study explores the safe application of small incision cataract surgery in such cases.https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/kjo.kjo_131_24hydrodelineationposterior polar cataractsmall incision cataract surgery
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Taming posterior polar cataract – My way of small incision cataract surgery
Kerala Journal of Ophthalmology
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posterior polar cataract
small incision cataract surgery
title Taming posterior polar cataract – My way of small incision cataract surgery
title_full Taming posterior polar cataract – My way of small incision cataract surgery
title_fullStr Taming posterior polar cataract – My way of small incision cataract surgery
title_full_unstemmed Taming posterior polar cataract – My way of small incision cataract surgery
title_short Taming posterior polar cataract – My way of small incision cataract surgery
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posterior polar cataract
small incision cataract surgery
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