Disease&Treatment/Cataracts7 Radial Tear During Cataract Surgery? 👁 What is a Radial Tear During Cataract Surgery?A radial tear is a complication in which the anterior capsule tears outward in a radial patternduring CCC (Continuous Curvilinear Capsulorrhexis) in cataract surgery. 🔍 Normal Cataract Surgery StepsCorneal IncisionCCC – Circular tear in the anterior capsulePhacoemulsification – Lens emulsification & removalIOL Implantation – Lens placed in intac.. 2025. 4. 19. Argentina Flag Sign? CCC Continuous Curvilinear Capsulorrhexis complication cataract surgery 👁 What is CCC (Continuous Curvilinear Capsulorrhexis)?Introduced by Gimbel and Neuhann in 1984A key step in cataract surgeryCreates a smooth circular opening (5–5.5 mm) in the anterior lens capsulePrevents radial tears during phaco or IOL insertion🌀 What is the Argentina Flag Sign?A rapid bilateral radial tear of the anterior capsuleNamed for its resemblance to the Argentinian flagOften occurs.. 2025. 4. 19. CCC (Continuous Curvilinear Capsulorrhexis). 👁 What is CCC in Cataract Surgery?Modern cataract surgery primarily involvesphacoemulsification followed by posterior chamber intraocular lens (IOL) implantation.A critical step in this process isCCC (Continuous Curvilinear Capsulorrhexis).🧬 What is CCC?A smooth, round opening (~5–5.5 mm) is created in the anterior lens capsuleAllows safe access for phacoemulsification and IOL insertionEssenti.. 2025. 4. 19. Toxic Cataract?, Steroid induced cataract, antipsychotics, anticancer, arrhythmia 👁 What is Toxic Cataract?A toxic cataract refers to a lens opacity induced by medications or chemical substances,used either topically (e.g., eye drops) or systemically (oral or injectable drugs). 🔬 Common Cataract-Inducing DrugsDrug TypeAgentCataract TypeSteroidsPrednisolonePosterior subcapsular (PSC)AntipsychoticsChlorpromazineAnterior subcapsular + corneal depositsAnticancerBusulfanPosteri.. 2025. 4. 19. 👁 Modern Cataract Surgery: Phacoemulsification & IOL Insertion, Corneal incision, CCC, capsular tear 👁 Modern Cataract Surgery: Phacoemulsification & IOL InsertionThe current standard method for cataract surgery isphacoemulsification followed by posterior chamber intraocular lens (IOL) implantation.Though femtosecond laser is occasionally used, ultrasound remains central to cataract removal. 🧬 Key Surgical Steps (Simplified)Corneal IncisionCreates an entry point for surgical toolsCCC (Contin.. 2025. 4. 19. Cataract Surgery & Lens Anatomy Explained, lens capsule, zonule 👁 Cataract Surgery & Lens Anatomy ExplainedModern cataract surgery typically uses phacoemulsification with intraocular lens (IOL) implantation,a method first introduced by Kelman in 1967.📌 Surgical Goal EvolutionTransitioned from restoring cloudy vision to achieving→ better refractive outcomes→ fewer surgical complicationsBut complications like posterior capsule rupture, iris prolapse, radial .. 2025. 4. 19. Cataracts: Causes and Antioxidant Eye Drops 👁 Cataracts: Causes and Antioxidant Eye DropsCataracts remain the leading cause of blindness worldwide,accounting for nearly 48% of all blindness cases.While surgery is well-established, pharmacological prevention or delay is still under-researched.🔍 Key Risk FactorsAging, diabetes, UV exposure, malnutrition, smoking, renal diseaseMost importantly: Oxidative Stress→ Free radicals damage lens p.. 2025. 4. 19. Prev 1 Next
