IRIS HOOKS FOR PHACOEMULSIFICATION OF THE SUBLUXATED LENS

Authors
MERRIAM JC ZHENG L
Citation
Jc. Merriam et L. Zheng, IRIS HOOKS FOR PHACOEMULSIFICATION OF THE SUBLUXATED LENS, Journal of cataract and refractive surgery, 23(9), 1997, pp. 1295-1297
Citations number
19
Journal title
Journal of cataract and refractive surgery → ACNP
ISSN journal
08863350
Volume
23
Issue
9
Year of publication
1997
Pages
1295 - 1297
Database
ISI
SICI code
0886-3350(1997)23:9<1295:IHFPOT>2.0.ZU;2-O
Abstract
Phacoemulsification of the lens in eyes with zonular loss risks disloc ation of the lens into the vitreous cavity. We describe the use of iri s hooks after capsulorhexis to support the lens during surgery. With i ris hooks, the lens can be stabilized, helping prevent additional loss -of zonules and permitting retention of the capsule to support an intr aocular lens.