Dr.Purendra Bhasin, Dr.Praveen Dhanapal
23 G Pars plana suture less chandelier illuminator is used through trocar and cannula. Trypan blue dye assisted phacoemulsification is performed through the area of clear cornea in cases of corneal opacity and cataract The technique, ease and safety during each step of phacoemulsification is demonstrated in different variety of cases.
Using pars plana retro- chandelier illumination in the absence of micro scope light avoids diffraction of microscope illumination and accentuates visualisation of cataractous lens structures (capsule, nucleus and cortex). Better visualization improves safety in performing phacoemulsification therefore, minimize complications. Cases with pan corneal opacity and total mature cataract were avoided. There is a learning curve in placing pars plana retro illuminator.
Use of pars plana retro chandelier illumination improves safety because of better visualization in performing phacoemulsification in a case of cataract and corneal opacity.
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