Human cataractous lens nucleus implanted in a sheep eye lens as a model for phacoemulsification training

Kayikçioǧlu Ö., Eǧrilmez S., Emre S., Erakgün T.

Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, cilt.30, sa.3, ss.555-557, 2004 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 30 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2004
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2003.08.018
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.555-557
  • Manisa Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

We describe a realistic and inexpensive experimental cataract model for phacoemulsification training. After a capsulorhexis is performed, a deep cavity in the lens of an enucleated sheep eye is formed by phacoemulsification through a lateral incision. An undamaged human cataractous lens nucleus obtained by extracapsular cataract extraction is inserted in the preformed cavity, resting in the center of a cortex cushion. Phacoemulsification training is performed through a corneal tunnel incision. The experimental model is prepared with a human cataractous lens nucleus of the preferred hardness, simulating nuclear phacoemulsification in humans. © 2004 ASCRS and ESCRS.