Cataract in enucleated goat eyes: Training model for phacoemulsification

Authors
Dada, VK Sindhu, N
Citation
Vk. Dada et N. Sindhu, Cataract in enucleated goat eyes: Training model for phacoemulsification, J CAT REF S, 26(8), 2000, pp. 1114-1116
Citations number
5
Categorie Soggetti
Optalmology
Journal title
JOURNAL OF CATARACT AND REFRACTIVE SURGERY
ISSN journal
08863350 → ACNP
Volume
26
Issue
8
Year of publication
2000
Pages
1114 - 1116
Database
ISI
SICI code
0886-3350(200008)26:8<1114:CIEGET>2.0.ZU;2-6
Abstract
We developed an inexpensive, reproducible technique of inducing cataract in enucleated animal eyes for phacoemulsification training. Injection of 0.3 to 0.5 mL of formalin 20% in the central and paracentral portion of the cry stalline lens in a goal's eye induced cataract in about 5 to 10 minutes. Va rying the interval would enable novice surgeons to practice different techn iques of phacoemulsification based on cataract hardness. J Cataract Refract Surg 2000; 26:1114-1116 (C) 2000 ASCRS and ESCRS.