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Phacoemulsification in posterior polar cataracts with a soft nucleus: Simple as ABC with proper techniques and precautions

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Posterior polar cataract (PPC) is a type of cataract characterized by opacification at the posterior pole of the lens. It poses unique challenges during surgical management due to its tendency for capsular weakness, which increases the risk of complications during phacoemulsification. If the nucleus is soft (grade <2), removal using phacoemulsification is easy after it has been delineated using hydrodelineation and viscodelineation. In this case, we aim to demonstrate and educate on the proper steps for performing phacoemulsification surgery under topical anesthesia for a 36-year-old woman who presented with PPC grade II (as per Daljit Singh classification) with a soft nucleus in her right eye.

Source: Latin American Journal of Ophthalmology

DOI: 10.25259/lajo_33_2024

Authors: Mansi Dinesh Devalla, Shubhangi S. N. Prasad, Balamurugan Ramatchandirane

Institution: All India Institute of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Intraocular Surgery and Lenses

Subfield: Ophthalmology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4405113998

FWCI: 0.343

Cites: 7

Cited by: 1

Related to: 10