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Posterior Cataract Levitation via Pars Plana Injection of Viscoelastic

Uday Devgan MD

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When the capsule ruptures in a trauma patient, Dr. Devgan performs the posterior assisted levitation (PAL) technique. First, he injects viscoelastic behind the lens through a pars plana incision and then mechanically lifts the lens with the cannula into the anterior chamber.

Posted: 1/01/2008

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Posterior Cataract Levitation via Pars Plana Injection of Viscoelastic

Uday Devgan MD

When the capsule ruptures in a trauma patient, Dr. Devgan performs the posterior assisted levitation (PAL) technique. First, he injects viscoelastic behind the lens through a pars plana incision and then mechanically lifts the lens with the cannula into the anterior chamber.

Posted: 1/01/2008

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ahmed hasan

12 years ago

you are my favorite isn't that too much traction on the vitreous ?

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