This study was performed to evaluate histopathologic and physical characteristics of anterior capsule during capsulorhexis with a new high-frequency diathermy.The authors investigated the histopathologic characteristics of anterior capsule according to coagulation time and anterior capsular diameter in diathermy capsulorhesxis(DC),comparing with those in continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis(CCC). Thermally induced histopathologic alter-ation was localized at anterior capsule with coagulation for 0.5 second, while it was extended into cortex with coagulation for 2 seconds.When capsulorhexis was performed with diameter of 6 mmand the margin was pulled with iris retractor,anterior capsular edge was fully extended both in CCC and DC.But with diameter of 3.5 mm,DC mostly led to tear of capsular edge on its extension,while CCC permitted full extension of anterior capsular edge.These results suggest that strength of anterior capsular edge in DC is inferior to that in CCC.However diathermy capsulorhexis is a useful alternative technique in cases,which CCC is difficult to perform,such ashypermature or congenital cataracts.
Capsulorhexis* ; Cataract ; Diathermy* ; Iris

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Adult* ; Capsulorhexis* ; Cataract* ; Follow-Up Studies* ; Humans

As a growing number of surgeons are perforining cataract extraction by phacoernulsification and the continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis [CCC] has rapidly increased in popularity as the anterior capsulotomy technique, its advantages have been reported recently. But its complications induced by capsular contraction after ccc have been noted, and so we have studied the change in anterior capsular opening area and refractive error after ccc. One surgeon performed cataract extraction using ccc and phacoernulsification, and implanted posterior chamber IOL [optic size 5. 5mm, Pharmacia 812A] in the bag in 48 eyes, and we measured the area of anterior capsular opening and refractive error [spherical equivalent] at I week and 3 months after operation. The average percentage of anterior capsular shrinkage rate at 3 months was 14.8% and showed statistically significant difference [P<0.05], but. had not correlation with initial ccc size. The average refractive change at 3 months was 0. 2D hyperopic shift but did not show statistically significant difference.
Capsulorhexis* ; Cataract Extraction ; Perforin ; Phacoemulsification ; Refractive Errors

PURPOSE: To compare the size, circularity and repeatability between the conventional manual technique and the open-ring guided continuous curvilinear capsulorrhexis (CCC) technique in cataract surgery. METHODS: The present study comprised 120 eyes divided into two equal groups. In the first group (group A), CCC was performed using a 5.3-mm open ring-shaped caliper and in the second group (group B), CCC was performed using the conventional manual technique. Photographs were taken after each surgical step (CCC, phacoemulsification, Intraocular lens insertion and corneal stromal hydration). The diameter, area and circularity of the anterior capsule were compared between the two groups. RESULTS: The anterior capsule diameter was 5.32 +/- 0.26 mm for group A (coefficient of variation 0.049) and 5.14 +/- 0.64 mm for group B (coefficient of variation 0.125); the area was 22.9 +/- 0.71 mm2 for group A (coefficient of variation 0.031) and 21.40 +/- 1.37 mm2 for group B (coefficient of variation 0.064). Circularity was 0.93 +/- 0.24 for group A (coefficient of variation 0.258) and 0.86 +/- 0.78 for group B (coefficient of variation 0.907). CONCLUSIONS: The open ring-guided CCC technique resulted in an increase of diameter and capsulorrhexis area. This method showed superior circularity and repeatability compared to conventional manual technique and can be useful in cataract surgery.
Capsulorhexis* ; Cataract ; Chlormequat ; Eye ; Lenses, Intraocular ; Phacoemulsification

PURPOSE: To compare parameters of femtosecond laser and manual continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis (CCC) using anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT). METHODS: Femtosecond laser cataract surgery was performed in 30 eyes of 30 patients, and conventional cataract surgery with a manual CCC in 30 eyes of 30 patients. One month after surgery, CCC diameters, circularity of capsulotomy, and distance between the CCC and pupil center were analyzed using the AS-OCT. RESULTS: Mean maximal CCC diameter was 4.96 +/- 0.23 mm in the femtosecond laser group, and 4.70 +/- 0.82 mm in the manual CCC group. Mean minimal CCC diameter was 4.91 +/- 0.23 mm in the femtosecond group, and 4.48 +/- 0.64 mm in the manual CCC group showing significant difference between the two groups (p = 0.000). Circularity of capsulotomy was 0.99 +/- 0.01 in the femtosecond group and 0.91 +/- 0.13 in the manual CCC group and was statistically different between the 2 groups (p = 0.000). The distance from the CCC center to the pupil center was 0.18 +/- 0.09 mm in the femtosecond group and 0.26 +/- 0.17 mm in the manual CCC group. The CCC center was closer to the pupil center in the femtosecond than in the manual CCC group (p = 0.038). CONCLUSIONS: Properly sized and shaped capsulotomy can be expected in femtosecond laser CCC compared with manual CCC.
Capsulorhexis* ; Cataract* ; Humans ; Pupil ; Tomography, Optical Coherence

PURPOSE: To compare parameters of femtosecond laser and manual continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis (CCC) using anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT). METHODS: Femtosecond laser cataract surgery was performed in 30 eyes of 30 patients, and conventional cataract surgery with a manual CCC in 30 eyes of 30 patients. One month after surgery, CCC diameters, circularity of capsulotomy, and distance between the CCC and pupil center were analyzed using the AS-OCT. RESULTS: Mean maximal CCC diameter was 4.96 +/- 0.23 mm in the femtosecond laser group, and 4.70 +/- 0.82 mm in the manual CCC group. Mean minimal CCC diameter was 4.91 +/- 0.23 mm in the femtosecond group, and 4.48 +/- 0.64 mm in the manual CCC group showing significant difference between the two groups (p = 0.000). Circularity of capsulotomy was 0.99 +/- 0.01 in the femtosecond group and 0.91 +/- 0.13 in the manual CCC group and was statistically different between the 2 groups (p = 0.000). The distance from the CCC center to the pupil center was 0.18 +/- 0.09 mm in the femtosecond group and 0.26 +/- 0.17 mm in the manual CCC group. The CCC center was closer to the pupil center in the femtosecond than in the manual CCC group (p = 0.038). CONCLUSIONS: Properly sized and shaped capsulotomy can be expected in femtosecond laser CCC compared with manual CCC.
Capsulorhexis* ; Cataract* ; Humans ; Pupil ; Tomography, Optical Coherence

Phacoemulsification in hypermature cataract has not been recommended for routine procedure because of the difficult techniques and the possibility of high complication rates.48 eyes of 48 patients with hypermature cataracts were operated with phacoemulsification by one surgeon.The complications related to the status of continuous circular capsulorrhexis (CCC) were prospectively studied for three years.25 eyes (52.1%)had complete CCC and 23 eyes (47.9%)had incomplete CCC, and in 6 (12.5%)of these 23 eyes, posterior capsular rupture was occurred.Decentration of intraocular lens more than 1mm, occurred in 4 eyes (8.3%)with 3 or more radial tears. These results shows that phacoemulsification in hypermature cataract can be considered relatively safe procedure with recent techniques.CCC is also regarded as one of the most important procedures in hypermature cataract as in normal cataracts in reducing complications during and after the operation.
Capsulorhexis ; Cataract* ; Humans ; Lenses, Intraocular ; Phacoemulsification* ; Prospective Studies ; Rupture

PURPOSE: We compared the apparent accommodative power of acrylic intraocular lens(IOL) with silicone IOL after implantation of IOL into the bag. METHODS: In 36 senile catatact patients(40 eyes)visited St. Mary's hospital from July 1999 to June 2000, the IOL was inserted into the capsular bag after continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis. All of them were over 60 years old. We checked corrected visual acuity, pupil diameter and apparent accommodative power by accommodometer(AA2000, Nidek, Japan) preoperatively and 1 day, 1 month, 2 months after surgery. The used IOLs were two groups, ones are Acrysof (Alcon, U.S.A.) in 20 eyes and the others are Soflex (Chiron vision, U.S.A.) in 20 eyes. RESULTS: The investgation revealed that the apparent accommodative power reached its peak at 1 month after surgery. There was no stastically significant difference(p>0.05) between acrylic IOL and silicone IOL in apparent accommodative power at 2 months after surgery. CONCLUSIONS: The analysis revealed that the pupil size had significant negative correlations with apparent accommodative power at each other group, whereas corrected visual acuity and refraction error showed no relationship with apparent accommodative power.
Capsulorhexis ; Humans ; Lenses, Intraocular* ; Middle Aged ; Pupil ; Silicones* ; Visual Acuity

PURPOSE: To investigate cataract surgical experiences during ophthalmology residency in Korea. METHODS: A survey regarding cataract surgical experiences during residency was sent to 4th year ophthalmologic residents (112) from April to September 2010. RESULTS: Of the 112 individuals to whom the surveys were sent, 35 (31.3%) responded. The majority of the respondents (65.7%) performed their first cataract operation as the primary surgeon in their 4th year of residency. The majority of the respondents (42.9%) also thought that continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis (CCC) was the most difficult procedure followed by nucleus removal (31.4%). Fourteen respondents (40.0%) experienced loss of lens fragments into the vitreous cavity. Nine (25.7%) respondents had experienced performing ECCE (Extracapsular cataract extraction) during residency training. Also, 48.6% performed 1 to 5 cataract procedures during their entire residency training while 20.0% performed 6 to 10. CONCLUSIONS: The experiences in cataract surgery during residency were investigated for the first time through a questionnaire survey. The Korean ophthalmology residency program needs to provide more opportunities for residents to perform cataract surgery during their training period.
Capsulorhexis ; Cataract ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Internship and Residency ; Korea ; Ophthalmology

PROPOSE: To compare the decentration and tilt between Aquasense(R) and Acrysof(R). METHODS: The subjects of this study were 48 patients (56 eyes) with Aquasense(R) and 44 patients (49 eyes) with Acrysof(R). Each posterior chamber intraocular lens (PCL) was inserted into the capsular bag after continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis and phacoemulsification. The decentration and tilt of Aquasense(R) and Acrysof(R) were measured 1 day, 30 days and 60 days postoperatively using anterior eye segment analysis system (EAS-1000, Nidek, Japan). RESULTS: The decentration showed no difference between Aquasense(R) and Acrysof(R) on 1st (P=0.19), 30th (P=0.07) and 60th (P=0.06) postoperative day. The tilt showed no difference between Aquasense(R) and Acrysof(R) on 1st (P=0.4), 30th (P=0.47) and 60th (P=0.22) postoperative day. CONCLUSIONS: The decentration and tilt of the two intraocular lenses showed no difference on the 60th postoperative day.
Anterior Eye Segment ; Capsulorhexis ; Humans ; Lenses, Intraocular ; Phacoemulsification