Slit-beam retro-illumination assisted phacoemulsification for cataract with coexisting corneal opacity

Authors

  • Rakhi Kusumesh Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar, India
  • Bibhuti Prassan Sinha Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar, India
  • Anita Ambastha Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar, India
  • Gyan Bhasker Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar, India
  • Nilesh Mohan Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar, India

Keywords:

Slit-beam, Retro-illumination, Corneal opacity, Phacoemulsification.

Abstract

Introduction: We describe a novel surgical technique of slit-beam retro-illumination assisted phacoemulsification for cataract with coexisting corneal opacity.

Cases: We present two cases with cataract and coexisting opacity, who underwent slitbeam retro-illumination assisted phacoemulsification and further application of same process in 12 patients.

Conclusion: This technique is safe and provides excellent visualization during cataract surgery in patients with corneal opacities.

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Published

2020-07-26

How to Cite

Slit-beam retro-illumination assisted phacoemulsification for cataract with coexisting corneal opacity. (2020). Nepalese Journal of Ophthalmology, 12(1), 153-157. https://doi.org/10.3126/nepjoph.v12i1.22039

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 1 (2020)

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Case Series

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How to Cite

Slit-beam retro-illumination assisted phacoemulsification for cataract with coexisting corneal opacity. (2020). Nepalese Journal of Ophthalmology, 12(1), 153-157. https://doi.org/10.3126/nepjoph.v12i1.22039