Sethi HS, Naik M, Bhalla A, Kapur M. Retro-intraocular Lens Irrigation-aspiration to Prevent Capsular Block Syndrome at the Hands of Novice Surgeons.
Cureus 2020;
12:e7285. [PMID:
32300504 PMCID:
PMC7159168 DOI:
10.7759/cureus.7285]
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Abstract
Retro-intraocular lens (IOL) irrigation-aspiration is of paramount importance in order to remove the viscoelastic substance from the retro-IOL space and to prevent any early post-operative capsular block syndrome. However, manoeuvring the IOL to reach the retro-IOL space may be difficult at the hands of novice surgeons despite the use of coaxial or bimanual irrigation-aspiration probes. We describe a simpler and safer technique in order to facilitate the removal of this retro-IOL viscoelastic substance using a 26-Gauge bent-cannula mounted on a 2-ml syringe. The fluid is injected forcefully along with sideways movement of cannula in a single-plane to displace the viscoelastic substance.
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