Novel tunnel staining technique to reduce premature entry in manual small-incision cataract surgery.

ABSTRACT: Mastering manual small-incision cataract surgery (MSICS) for beginner surgeons is difficult. In the initial days of residency or training, surgeons struggle to make a proper scleral tunnel and keratome entry. It commonly results in premature entry and iris prolapse. Most of the literature has shed light on premature entry during tunnel construction by a crescent blade, whereas a significant majority of iris prolapse happens due to improper keratome entry. This novel trypan blue dye-assisted tunnel staining (TBTS) technique helps in proper tunnel demarcation which can reduce the incidence of premature entry with a keratome.

SUBMITTER: Rao RS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9907307 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature