Evaluation of a Modified Single-Stage Continuous Curvilinear Capsulorhexis Technique Using 18-Gauge Needle Decompression in Intumescent Cataracts
An 18-gauge needle puncture at the peripheral one-third of the anterior capsule offers effective decompression, improves safety, and facilitates CCC in patients with intumescent cataracts. This technique is simple, feasible, and highly applicable in clinical practice.
Authors
- Trung Kien Hoang
- Van Nam Phan
- Huynh Phuc Nguyen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-9307-2932)
Institutions
- Vinh University (VN)
- University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City (VN)
- Hue University (VN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical ophthalmology
- Published
- 2025-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2147/opth.s541643
- Primary Topic
- Intraocular Surgery and Lenses
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00