A study on hydroimplantation of intraocular lens (iol) in cataract surgery using anterior chamber maintainer

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Dr. Tanisha Chaudhary

India

: Int J Ophthalmic Pathol

Abstract

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Statement of the Study-Hydroimplantation is a technique for implantation of 1 piece acrylic foldable Intraocular Lens (IOL) using an irrigating cannula of the Phacomachine also known as Anterior Chamber Maintainer (ACM) without using an Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Device (OVD). The irrigating cannula introduced through a side port provides excellent stability and positioning of the eye; if required, the cannula tip is used to guide the leading haptic of the IOL into the capsular bag. The fluid coming from the side port via a bimanual irrigation cannula maintains adequate formation of the capsular bag and the anterior chamber while the foldable IOL is inserted. The hydroimplantation technique has the advantage of increased efficiency, reduced surgical time and cost, no need of OVD removal from behind the IOL or for additional instrumentation, no OVD-induced intraocular pressure elevation postoperatively and no risk of early capsular bag distention syndrome. In addition, sudden delivery of IOL is prevented by the screw type mechanism which allows only a limited excrusion of the plunger. Purpose- To study the safety of single piece, foldable Intraocular Lens (IOL) Hydroimplantation and analyze the advantages and complications of the procedure.

Biography

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Dr Tanisha Chaudhary is presently a 3rd year resident in Ophthalmology Department, Guru Gobind Singh Hospital, Jamnagar, India. She has keen interest in the clinical practice and research work. She has been presenting posters and papers during her academic tenure and aims at improving the well being of her patients and hence the society. A doctor truly empathetic and ambitious, hoping to expand the reach of recent ophthalmological practices and learning from her seniors.