Gennady Landa1,2, Khoa Pham3. 1. Department of Ophthalmology, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA. doctor.landa@gmail.com. 2. Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA. doctor.landa@gmail.com. 3. Department of Ophthalmology, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Primary posterior capsular plaques can be highly adherent to the posterior capsule leading to possible posterior capsular rupture during attempted removal. Here we describe a novel method for posterior capsular plaque removal using a technique inspired by the experience of retina surgeon in the peeling of membranes from the posterior pole. METHODS: Retinal end-grasping forceps were used to peel the plaque from the posterior capsule. RESULTS: We have performed this technique on 12 eyes with successful removal of the posterior capsular plaque in all instances without compromise of the posterior capsule in any case. CONCLUSIONS: We hope that the anterior segment surgeons will benefit by employing this useful technique during cataract surgeries in the eyes with adherent posterior plaques.
INTRODUCTION: Primary posterior capsular plaques can be highly adherent to the posterior capsule leading to possible posterior capsular rupture during attempted removal. Here we describe a novel method for posterior capsular plaque removal using a technique inspired by the experience of retina surgeon in the peeling of membranes from the posterior pole. METHODS: Retinal end-grasping forceps were used to peel the plaque from the posterior capsule. RESULTS: We have performed this technique on 12 eyes with successful removal of the posterior capsular plaque in all instances without compromise of the posterior capsule in any case. CONCLUSIONS: We hope that the anterior segment surgeons will benefit by employing this useful technique during cataract surgeries in the eyes with adherent posterior plaques.