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Nucleus Removal

By: Dr Lewis Levitz Posted in: Nucleus Removal, Procedure
Posted on: October 18, 2012 1:36 pm

Aim A freely mobile nucleus. Decompressed posterior capsular compartment which may be pressurized due to retro-lenticular and intra-lenticular gas. Principles “Burp” the incision site slightly to let out some of the viscoelastic. Do this with gentle pressure on the posterior lip of the incision with the capsulorhexis forceps once the capsule has been removed from […]