Nucleus Save After CCC Failure

This resident case illustrates the importance of maintaining good visualization while making the curvilinear capsulorhexis. The surgeon does not immediately notice the tear going towards the equator.

The images used herein attributed to Steve Charles, MD, are reprinted from Charles S, Calzada J, Wood B. Vitreous Microsurgery. 5th ed. Baltimore, MD: Lippincott, Williams, & Wilkins; 2011, with permission from Lippincott, Williams, & Wilkins. http://lww.com

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