Sandblasted end-cutting tip for posterior capsular vacuuming and polishing

Turtz, Arnold I.

doi:10.1016/s0146-2776(85)80124-5

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“…9 Several surgical techniques, including vacuuming or polishing the capsule, have been attempted to lower PCO rates. 10,11 Previous studies used long-term follow-up to observe factors that influenced frequency of PCO development, the grade of PCO, and the frequency of neodymium-YAG (Nd:YAG) capsulotomy. According to the theory of ''no space, no cell, no PCO,'' 12 many methods have been used to decrease the space between the IOL and posterior capsule (IOL-PC space).…”

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High Resolution OCT Quantitative Analysis of the Space Between the IOL and the Posterior Capsule During the Early Cataract Postoperative Period

Tao

Lü

et al. 2013

Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci.

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High Resolution OCT Quantitative Analysis of the Space Between the IOL and the Posterior Capsule During the Early Cataract Postoperative Period

Tao

Lü

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Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci.

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“…These techniques include aspiration of the anterior capsule using an extensive irrigation/aspiration system during cataract surgery, [54][55][56][57][58][59][60][61] pharmacological dispersion and aspiration of the anterior capsule, [62][63][64][65] and manual polishing of the anterior and/or posterior capsule. 58,[66][67][68] These studies provided limited and conflicting information about the effect of residual LECs on long-term PCO development. One study showed that ultrasonic vacuuming during cataract surgery reduced the number of patients requiring laser capsulotomy.…”

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Posterior Capsular Opacification

Awasthi¹

2009

Arch Ophthalmol

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osterior capsular opacification (PCO) is the most frequent complication of cataract surgery. Advances in surgical techniques, intraocular lens materials, and designs have reduced the PCO rate, but it is still a significant problem. The only effective treatment for PCO, Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy carries vision-related complications and risks and puts a significant financial burden on the health care system. This review contains current knowledge about the mechanisms of PCO development. Posterior capsular opacification is caused mainly by remnant lens epithelial cell proliferation and migration, epithelial-mesenchymal transition, collagen deposition, and lens fiber generation. All of these processes are influenced by cytokines, growth factors, and extracellular matrix proteins. We also describe advances and improvements in surgical techniques, intraocular lens materials, and the designs and use of therapeutic agents leading to safe, effective, and less expensive strategies to eradicate PCO.

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