Cataract Removal with Lumera 700 in Corneal Opacity Case

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A patient presents to Dr. Sri Ganesh with a dense corneal scar from a chemical burn and cataractous lens. Stereo coaxial illumination (SCI) of the OPMI LUMERA 700 surgical microscope (Carl Zeiss Meditec) provides a good red reflex which is especially beneficial when making the capsulorhexis. Phacoemulsification of the grade 4 nucleus is executed with the quick chop technique.

Posted: 12/20/2010

Cataract Removal with Lumera 700 in Corneal Opacity Case

A patient presents to Dr. Sri Ganesh with a dense corneal scar from a chemical burn and cataractous lens. Stereo coaxial illumination (SCI) of the OPMI LUMERA 700 surgical microscope (Carl Zeiss Meditec) provides a good red reflex which is especially beneficial when making the capsulorhexis. Phacoemulsification of the grade 4 nucleus is executed with the quick chop technique.

Posted: 12/20/2010

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prabhakar krishnacharya

7 years ago

excellent sir

ari weitzner

14 years ago

the lumera is unbelievable. i cant go back to a regular microscope! if one is not available where you operate, dont try it_ you'll hate using the regular scope!