Pneumodissection technique in phacoemulsification surgery can be used for all types of cataract

Poster Details

First Author: MohamedSiddig SUDAN

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Abstract Details

Purpose:

In hydrodissection we aim to separate cortical matter from capsular bag so that rotating nucleus and cortical aspiration become easy . In this studied pneumodissection is a new technique with more advantages

Setting:

: Hydrodissection: Pneumodissection: posterior capsule

Methods:

this case series studied the use of pneumodissection in pheco surgery between July 2011 and June 2012

Results:

the study included 100 patients of which 49pt were males and 51pt were females, .the mean age of patients was 55 years (range8 -70 years). With best results in posterior polar cataract ,poster subcapsular cataract , traumatic cataract, mature cataract ,Subluxation cataract , congenital cataract .

Conclusions:

Pneumodissection technique is easy and softy , and can by used in the all types of cataract, particularly in p. polar cataract. FINANCIAL INTEREST: NONE