Abstract
A new surgical technique, such as the bag-in-the-lens (BIL) technique, presents a new learning curve to the surgeon, and the risks and potential benefits of this should be considered. In this chapter we describe the benefits of taking on the learning curve. While the BIL requires additional surgical steps, namely, a primary posterior continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis, it does confer the benefits of PCO prevention, rhexis phimosis prevention, improved centration, improved rotational stability and exchangeability. These advantages make the lens a good option for paediatric and adult cataract cases alike.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Innovative Implantation Technique |
| Subtitle of host publication | Bag-in-the-Lens Cataract Surgery |
| Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
| Pages | 13-16 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9783030030865 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9783030030858 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2019 |
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Keywords
- Adult cataract
- Bag-in-the-lens
- Centration
- Paediatric cataract
- PCO prevention
- PPCCC
- Refractive surprise
- Rhexis phimosis prevention
- Rotational stability