Limited pars-plana vitrectomy for optimizing surgical outcome in subluxated cataracts undergoing femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery
Open Access
- 1 January 2022
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Medknow in Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
- Vol. 70 (2), 658-661
- https://doi.org/10.4103/ijo.ijo_1636_21
Abstract
We propose a technique for combined femto laser-assisted cataract surgery (FLACS) and limited vitrectomy from the pars-plana site for optimization of surgical results in subluxated cataracts. FLACS creates a free-floating, customised capsulotomy, minimizes stress on compromised zonules, and prechops the nucleus, effectively reducing the ultrasonic power as well as the forces required to chop the nucleus. The area of zonular dehiscence creates a direct communication between the irrigation fluid and the anterior vitreous, leading to its hydration. Trans-limbal vitrectomy creates a continuum between the liquefied vitreous and the main wound, leading to further vitreous loss, and exaggeration of the zonular weakness, while pars-plana vitrectomy avoids this by cutting the liquefied vitreous, near its attachment, thereby preventing further hydration and causing lesser stress to the zonules. A combination of these procedures, along with a capsule support device, gives favorable surgical outcomes in moderate to severe subluxations.Keywords
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