HIGH-FREQUENCY CAPSULOTOMY

Background Intumescent or hypermature cataracts sometimes mean a diffi cult capsulorhexis. High frequency capsulotomy represents a satisfying solution for this problem. Patients and Methods 26 patients with intu mescent cataracts undergoing cataract surgery with high frequency caps ulotomy were enclosed into this study. Clinical application of this te chnique was examined intraoperatively and postoperatively. Results Onl y in 4 patients out of 26 it was not possible to achieve a circular cu t by capsulotomy. Residual bridges could be cut by scissors. Conclusio ns High frequency capsulotomy means a convenient alternative to capsul orhexis, while correct technique intraoperatively is extremely importa nt for satisfying clinical results.