VT295 : CCC in intumescent cataract: The final hurdle : 5 step approach

Dr.Sourabh

Intumescent cataract is final obstacle for a phaco surgeon in learning phase. Most difficult part of operating on Intumescent cataract is to get predictable Continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis (CCC). In this video the author demostrates 5 sequential steps needed to get a repetible CCC. The video includes diagramatic explanation of principle of each step. If the surgeon follows each step meticulously the last hurdle in learning will also be conquered. The steps include 1) Closed chamber manoevers 2) Soft Shell technique 3)Cruciate puncture 4)Decompression of Lens and tapping of nucleus 5) Peripheral flattening of capsule with Visco