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Step 16: IOL Insertion

Table of Contents  |  Introduction  |  Step 1: Preparation  |  Step 2: Paracentesis  |  Step 3: Forming the AC with Viscain/Viscoelastic  |  Step 4: Continuous Curvilinear Capsulorrhexis (CCC)  |  Step 5: Conjunctival Peritomy  |  Step 6: Wound Construction  |  Step 7: Wound Construction  |  Step 8: Wound Construction  |  Step 9: Anterior Chamber Maintainer (ACM)  |  Step 10: AC Entry  |  Step 11: Hydrodissection  |  Step 12: "Freeing" the Nucleus  |  Step 13: Sheet's Lens Glide  |  Step 14: Nucleus Delivery  |  Step 15: Cortex Removal  |  Step 16: IOL Insertion  |  Step 17: IOL Implantation  |  Step 18: Inspection of the Wound  |  Additional techniques and special cases  |  Towards Achieving Small-Incision Cataract Surgery 99.8% of the Time

Step 16

  • A 6-6.5 mm rigid lens is inserted into the AC through the wound.

    Note: the ACM is used to keep the AC deep and prevent tears in the posterior capsule. Alternatively, viscoelastic agents can be used as well, in which case the ACM is turned off.

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