VT31 : Fine Needle Aspirated Controlled Continuous Curvilinear Capsulorhexis.(FNACCC)

Dr.M.Nishanth, Dr.Nivean M, Dr.Shruti Nishanth, Dr.Madhivanan Natarajan

To demonstrate a novel technique of dealing with a mature intumescent cataract during surgery.

The challenge of all ophthalmologists is to get a complete Continuous Curvilinear Capsulorhexis(CCC) in a mature intumescent white cataract. This video depicts a novel yet simple technique of handling mature intumescent white cataracts. It involves controlled decompression of intra-lenticular liquefied cortex with the help of a stab incision by a straight beveled down 26G needle through the side port ,following which the Rhexis is performed using Forceps or Cystitome .

With this technique any intumescent cataract can be brought down to its knees, minimize the chances of “Argentinean flag sign” and ensuring a round stable CCC in ALL cases.