Biomaterial Database

Anterior capsulectomy using an ordinary phacoemulsification tip (phaco-capsulectomy). 1994

M Ayaki

Department of Ophthalmology, Shizuoka Red Cross Hospital, Shizuoka-ken, Japan.

I performed an anterior capsulectomy in six eyes using an ordinary phacoemulsification (phaco) tip. The technique, which involves inserting a beveled-down phaco tip directly into the lens, created smooth and tear-free capsular openings. Although the procedure needs to be refined, I believe a phaco tip can be used effectively and easily to remove the anterior capsule.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D007903	Lens Capsule, Crystalline	The thin noncellular outer covering of the CRYSTALLINE LENS composed mainly of COLLAGEN TYPE IV and GLYCOSAMINOGLYCANS. It is secreted by the embryonic anterior and posterior epithelium. The embryonic posterior epithelium later disappears.	Capsule, Crystalline Lens,Capsules, Crystalline Lens,Crystalline Lens Capsule,Crystalline Lens Capsules,Lens Capsules, Crystalline
D002387	Cataract Extraction	The removal of a cataractous CRYSTALLINE LENS from the eye.	Enzymatic Zonulolysis,Phakectomy,Cataract Extractions,Enzymatic Zonulolyses,Extraction, Cataract,Extractions, Cataract,Phakectomies,Zonulolyses, Enzymatic,Zonulolysis, Enzymatic
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man