Hydroimplantation: Foldable intraocular lens implantation without an ophthalmic viscosurgical device

作者：Tak Harshul^*

来源：Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, 2010, 36(3): 377-379.

DOI：10.1016/j.jcrs.2009.10.042

I describe a technique for implantation of a 1-piece acrylic foldable intraocular lens (IOL) using an irrigation cannula of the phaco machine without using an ophthalmic viscosurgical device (OVD). The irrigating cannula introduced through a side port provides excellent stability and positioning to 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 anterior chamber while the foldable IOL is inserted. The hydro-implantation technique has the advantage of increased efficiency, reduced surgical time and cost, no need for OVD removal from behind the IOL or for additional instrumentation, no OVD-induced intraocular pressure elevation postoperatively, and no risk of early capsular bag distension syndrome.

• 出版日期2010-3