Abstract:BackgroundIn most cases, hydration is performed by water injection into the stromal tissue with a needle. The technique is simple, however it is sometimes troublesome.PurposeWe describe a simple technique for hydrating the corneal stroma in cataract surgery using an irrigation port.Patients and methodsThe technique began by pushing the irrigation port against the corneal stroma for a few seconds during phacoemulsification, which generated edema in the corneal incision that subsequently prevented leakage. This … Show more
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