Indian Journal of Ophthalmology

SURGICAL TECHNIQUE
Year
: 2018  |  Volume : 66  |  Issue : 7  |  Page : 984--987

Management of late-onset flocculent after-cataract with capsular bag lavage and posterior continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis


Jeewan Singh Titiyal, Ruchita Falera, Manpreet Kaur, Tarun Arora 
 Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India

Correspondence Address:
Jeewan Singh Titiyal
Cornea, Cataract and Refractive Surgery Services, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi - 110 029
India

We describe our technique for the management of late-onset liquefied after-cataract (LAC) to ensure long-term visual axis clarity. The densely adherent anterior capsular rim over the intraocular lens (IOL) optic was released with the help of microvitreoretinal blade, and multiple relaxing radial incisions were made on the capsular rim to facilitate easy access to the capsular bag. A thorough capsular bag lavage was performed with the help of bimanual irrigation-aspiration. Posterior continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis (PCCC) was performed after complete aspiration of fluid after-cataract to prevent recurrence. This technique was successfully performed in 14 cases. Postoperatively, IOL was stable and an uncorrected distance visual acuity of >20/32 was achieved in all cases. No recurrence was observed in any case over a follow-up of 1 year. Our technique of capsular bag lavage with PCCC is safe and effective for the management of LAC with optimal visual and anatomical outcomes.


How to cite this article:
Titiyal JS, Falera R, Kaur M, Arora T. Management of late-onset flocculent after-cataract with capsular bag lavage and posterior continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis.Indian J Ophthalmol 2018;66:984-987


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Titiyal JS, Falera R, Kaur M, Arora T. Management of late-onset flocculent after-cataract with capsular bag lavage and posterior continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis. Indian J Ophthalmol [serial online] 2018 [cited 2024 Mar 29 ];66:984-987
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