Recovering a Runaway Capsulorhexis

Lisa Arbisser, MD, illustrates the importance of paying close attention when making the capsulorhexis. This case proceeds in a normal fashion until the tear begins to run in an unanticipated direction. Dr. Arbisser explains how to change the vector of force to reestablish the tear to an inward motion.

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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